Bachelor of Science in Physics Course Requirements at UP
University of Pretoria · Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Physics is a bachelor's Degree offered by UP for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Science in Physics at UP
National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, at least level 5 in Mathematics and at least level 5 in Physical Sciences.
About this course
This degree develops fundamental physics knowledge and research skills, preparing graduates for careers in academia, national research laboratories and industry.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via the University of Pretoria's application system, details at www.up.ac.za/programmes.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Science in Physics
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Geophysicist appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Science in Physics.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UP, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. At an admission score of APS 34+, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with UP and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 June 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- APS 34
- Campus
- Hatfield, Pretoria
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Source: university-of-pretoria.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Pretoria before applying.