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AP 32

institution score

3 years

to complete

NQF 7

qualification level

30 Sep 2026

applications close

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The Bachelor of Science specialising in Mathematical Sciences is a bachelor's Degree offered by UFS 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.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Science specialising in Mathematical Sciences at UFS

University of the Free State uses its own admission score for this course: AP 32. It is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
  • National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 32, English at Level 4 (50%), Mathematics at Level 6 (70%) and Physical Sciences at Level 5 (60%).

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What you study

About This Course

This stream develops advanced mathematical and computational skills across majors that pair pure and applied mathematics with chemistry, statistics or physics. It suits students aiming at analytical, research or teaching careers grounded in mathematics. The degree is a standard three-year BSc.

After you graduate

Careers This Course Leads To

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Science specialising in Mathematical Sciences

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Actively hiring

Job market outlook

Good sign: Mathematician 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 specialising in Mathematical Sciences.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at UFS, 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.

More accessible

Admission chances

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UFS’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

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 UFS and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply at UFS for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 September 2026.

Apply directly through UFS's own online application system at apply.ufs.ac.za.

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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 32, English at Level 4 (50%), Mathematics at Level 6 (70%) and Physical Sciences at Level 5 (60%).
University of the Free State lists "AP 32" for this course. That is the institution's own scoring system and is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
The course takes 3 years to complete full time at University of the Free State. It sits at NQF level 7.
Graduates most often go into Actuarial Trainee, Data Analyst, Mathematician, Mathematics Teacher and Operations Research Analyst.
Applications are made online through University of the Free State's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. Applications close on 30 September 2026 for 2027. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

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Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 3 years
  • NQF level: 7
  • Admission score: AP 32
  • Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Campus: Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein
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