Courses required to become an Astrophysicist in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become an Astrophysicist in South Africa, offered at Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town and University of the Witwatersrand, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 3 courses across 3 South African institutions that lead to becoming an Astrophysicist: 3 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Natural & Physical Sciences course category.

Where to study to become an Astrophysicist in South Africa

SU, University of Cape Town and Wits each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Astrophysicist. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Astrophysicists (3)

3 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as an Astrophysicist, including the BSc Physics and Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Astrophysicist

3 courses

Universities (3)

Stellenbosch University logo

BSc Physics

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
aggregate 65%
University of Cape Town logo

Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics

University of Cape Town · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years (4 years extended)
FPS approx. 660 (Band A gua…
University of the Witwatersrand logoAPS 43 + (waitlist consider…