Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and regulations.

• Some of the qualifications offered include:
  • Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Other undergraduate and honors qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering

The Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering is designed to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist.

• Qualification code: 90128
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 144
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 60
• Purpose statement: The specific purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering is to provide learners with knowledge in chemical engineering, emphasizing chemical engineering principles and application.
• The qualification serves to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to a particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialized and intensive learning.

Registration and Module Selection

Applicants and re-registering students may register for the academic year once the registration period opens.

• To register, students must follow these steps:
  • Step 1: Find your qualification and choose your modules
  • Step 2: Calculate your study fees
  • Step 3: Complete and submit your registration
  • Step 4: Pay your study fees
  • Step 5: After registration
• When choosing modules, students must consider the following:
  • Co-requisites: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B, meaning students must register for both modules simultaneously.
  • Pre-requisites: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, students must pass Module A before registering for Module B.
  • Maximum number of credits: Students may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits per academic year and/or semester.

Curriculum for the Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering

The curriculum for the Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering includes the following modules:

• Group A: Compulsory modules
  • ACH3701 - Applied Chemical Principles
  • CEP3701 - Chemical Engineering Practicals III
  • CPT3701 - Chemical Engineering Computational Techniques II
  • ENM3701 - Engineering Management II
  • MAT3700 - Mathematics III (Engineering)
  • PDP3701 - Chemical Process Design Principles
  • PDP3702 - Process Design Project
  • PRC3701 - Advanced Process Control
  • REE3701 - Advanced Reaction Engineering
  • SPP3701 - Separation Principles IIB
  • TDA3701 - Applied Thermodynamics
  • TPH3701 - Transport Phenomena II

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Colleges and Qualifications

The university has several colleges, each offering various qualifications:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies