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“nosce te ipsum”- Know thy self
• Personality
• Abilities
• Interest
• Values
• Parents, Friends, Family, Teachers
STEPS IN CHOOSING A CAREER 1. Do research
Job-shadowing, resources at school & higher education institutions (campus tours), careers sites on the internet.
2. Timing
The earlier, the better
3. Inundate yourself with information
Higher education institutions & decide / Get assistance
If you want to be an accountant speak to an accountant
Grade 9 Choosing subjects for Grade 10, 11 & 12
Grade 10 Foundation of the subjects chosen for grade 11 & 12
Grade 11 Grade 12 examinable work covered End of year marks used to apply with to Tertiary Institutions. APS & subject requirements for specific careers
Grade 12 Final Matric results will determine is you are accepted or not. APS & subject requirements for specific careers
Why do I need to choose the right subjects in Grade 9?
What will I be doing in this subject from Grade 10-12?
• Research the syllabus
• Find out about how this subject is assessed i.e. test, exams, practical?
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS) CALCULATION
NSC Scale of Achievement
NSC% Wits’ APS
Wits’
APS %
Wits’ APS for Maths &
English
Wits’ APS for Life
Orientation
Wits’ APS for Other Subjects
8 90 – 100 8 +2 = 10 4 8
7 80 – 99 7 80 – 89 7 + 2 = 9 3 7
6 70 – 79 6 70 – 79 6 + 2 = 8 2 6
5 60 – 69 5 60 – 69 5 + 2 = 7 1 5
4 50 – 59 4 50 – 59 4 0 4
3 40 – 49 3 40 – 49 3 0 3
2 30 – 39 0 30 – 39 0 0 0
1 0 – 29 0 0 – 29 0 0 0
B.Sc Engineering (4 years)
• Chemical 42 points
• Electrical & Information 36 points
• Mechanical 36 points
• Aeronautical 36 points
• Civil 36 points
• Industrial 36 points
• Metallurgy & Materials 36 points
• Mining 36 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5
Generally students who achieve 70% in English, Maths and Physical Science have a greater chance of being accepted
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Bachelor of Engineering Science (3 years)
in Digital Arts 42 Points
Bachelor of Engineering Science (3years)
in Biomedical Engineering 42 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 Recommended for Biomedical Engineering: Life Science 5
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
English 4 Mathematics 4 3D design exercise
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3 years) 34 points
B.Sc in Construction Studies (3 years) 36 points
B.Sc in Property Studies (4 years) 36 points
B.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning (3 years)
36 points
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science (3 years)
(General) 40 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science specialising in: (3 years)
• Chemistry with
Chemical Engineering 43 points
• Nuclear Science and Engineering 43 points
• Metallurgy with
• Materials Science 43 points
• Applied Computing 43 points
• Astronomy & Astrophysics 43 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 6 Physical Science 7
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
B.Sc specialising in: (3 years)
• Physical Science 40 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 6 Physical Science 6
B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) • Computing and Mathematics 40 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 6
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
B.Sc specialising in: (3 years)
• Actuarial Science 40 points
• Mathematical Sciences 40 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5
B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) • Geological Science 40 points • Geographical and Archaeological Sciences 40 points • Biological Sciences 40 points • Natural Sciences 40 points
English 7 Mathematics 7 Physical Science 7
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (6 years)
Bachelor of Dental Science (5 years)
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (4 years)
Bachelor in Pharmacy (4 years)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (3 years)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biokinetics
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 and/or Life Sciences 5
No APS Points Academic results - 5 subjects (%) National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Clinical Medical (3 years)
Practice
Bachelor of Nursing (4 years)
Bachelor of Science in (4 years)
Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (3 Years)
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics / 5 Mathematical Literacy 7 Physical Science 5 and/or Life Sciences 5
HEALTH SCIENCES
No APS Points Academic results - 5 subjects (%) National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (3 years)
37 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5
English 5 Mathematics 5
Bachelor of Accounting Science (3 years) 42 points
Bachelor of Economic Science (3 years)
42 points Major in Computational and App Maths, Computer Sci Major in Math Statistics or Actuarial science
English 5 Mathematics 6 Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7
COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
Minimum entrance Requirements: English 5 Mathematics / 3 Mathematical Literacy 4
Postgraduate LLB programme 43 points • BCom (Law) (3 years) + (2 years) • BA (Law) (3 years) + (2 years)
HUMANITIES
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5
Bachelor of Arts (3 years)
With the option to specialize in: 34 points
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Archaeology
• Drama and Film
• Economic Studies
• Geography
• International Relations
• African Languages
• History
• Modern Languages
• Anthropology
• Media Studies
• Political Studies
• Law
• History of Art
• Music
• South African Sign Language
• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Sociology
HUMANITIES
Professional BA degrees : (4 years)
• Bachelor of Social Work 34 points
• Bachelor of Fine Arts 34 points
• Bachelor of Music 34 points
• Bachelor of Dramatic Arts 34 points
• Bachelor of Performing and
Visual Arts 34 points
• BA Film and Television 34 points
Minimum entrance requirements: English 5
Additional requirements dependant on programme: • Written assignment • Portfolio • Audition • Interview
HUMANITIES
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing (4 years)
Therapy 34 points
Minimum likely entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5
National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
HUMANITIES
Bachelor in Education : (4 years) 34 points
• B Ed Foundation Phase Teaching
• B Ed Senior Primary Teaching
• B Ed Senior Teaching
Minimum likely entrance requirements: English 5
Bursary Available from the Department of Education http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/
Recap of careers at Wits &
subjects required
• Commerce, Law and Management
ENGLISH & MATHS
• Engineering and the Built Environment
ENGLISH, MATHS & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• Health Sciences
ENGLISH, MATHS & BIOLOGY AND/OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• Humanities
MATHS LITERACY
• Science
MATHS & (SOME REQUIRE PHYSICAL SCIENCE)