University of Cape Town — Science
UCT Science min FPS 550/800 (Band C), equivalent to approximately APS 420 with Mathematics 70% and Physical Sciences 60%. Guaranteed admission: FPS 660+/800. FPS = APS + doubled Mathematics% + doubled Physical Sciences%. Mathematics 70%. Physical Sciences 60% (IT may substitute for Computer Science & Business Computing; Geography may substitute for Environmental & Geographical Science only). NBT AQL, QL and Mathematics written — used for Extended Degree placement, not admission. One undergraduate BSc degree with wide choice of majors including Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Astrophysics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental & Geographical Science, Genetics, Geology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Ocean & Atmosphere Science, Physics, and Statistics & Data Science.
Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).
UCT APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. Life Orientation), max 600. Commerce, Engineering, Humanities and Law: FPS = APS. Science FPS doubles Mathematics and Physical Sciences (max 800). Health Sciences FPS adds NBT score (max 900). Min APS values shown are Band C (minimum consideration)