Gr9 SUBJECT CHOICE Wits gives you the edge
What are the important decisions in my life right now?
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nosce te ipsum - Know thy self Personality Abilities Interest Values Parents, Friends, Family, Teachers
STEPS IN CHOOSING A CAREER 1. Do research 2. Timing Job-shadowing, resources at school & higher education institutions (campus tours), careers sites on the internet. The earlier, the better 3. Inundate yourself with information Higher education institutions & decide / Get assistance If you want to be an accountant speak to an accountant
Why do I need to choose the right subjects in Grade 9? Grade 9 Choosing subjects for Grade 10, 11 & 12 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Foundation of the subjects chosen for grade 11 & 12 Grade 12 examinable work covered End of year marks used to apply with to Tertiary Institutions. APS & subject requirements for specific careers Final Matric results will determine is you are accepted or not. APS & subject requirements for specific careers
What will I be doing in this subject from Research the syllabus Grade 10-12? Find out about how this subject is assessed i.e. test, exams, practical?
Information for University Entrance for learners with the new NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DEGREE: 4 subjects at rating 4 (50 59%)
ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS) CALCULATION NSC Scale of Achievement NSC% Wits APS Wits APS % Wits APS for Maths & English Wits APS for Life Orientation Wits APS for Other Subjects 8 90 100 8 +2 = 10 4 8 7 80 99 7 80 89 7 + 2 = 9 3 7 6 70 79 6 70 79 6 + 2 = 8 2 6 5 60 69 5 60 69 5 + 2 = 7 1 5 4 50 59 4 50 59 4 0 4 3 40 49 3 40 49 3 0 3 2 30 39 0 30 39 0 0 0 1 0 29 0 0 29 0 0 0
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT B.Sc Engineering (4 years) Chemical 42 points Electrical & Information 36 points Mechanical 36 points Aeronautical 36 points Civil 36 points Industrial 36 points Metallurgy & Materials 36 points Mining 36 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 Generally students who achieve 70% in English, Maths and Physical Science have a greater chance of being accepted
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts (3 years) 42 Points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering (3years) 42 points Recommended for Biomedical Engineering: Life Science 5
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT B.Sc in Construction Studies B.Sc in Property Studies B.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3 years) 36 points (4 years) 36 points (3 years) 36 points (3 years) 34 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 English 4 Mathematics 4 3D design exercise
FACULTY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF SCIENCE Country
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (General) (3 years) 40 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Bachelor of Science specialising in: (3 years) Chemistry with Chemical Engineering 43 points Nuclear Science and Engineering 43 points Metallurgy with Materials Science 43 points Applied Computing 43 points Astronomy & Astrophysics 43 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 6 Physical Science 7
FACULTY OF SCIENCE B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) Physical Science 40 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 6 Physical Science 6 B.Sc specialising in: Computing and Mathematics (3 years) 40 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 6
FACULTY OF SCIENCE B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) Geological Science 40 points Geographical and Archaeological Sciences 40 points Biological Sciences 40 points Natural Sciences 40 points B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) Actuarial Science 40 points Mathematical Sciences 40 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 English 7 Mathematics 7 Physical Science 7
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Bachelor of Dental Science Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Bachelor in Pharmacy Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences - Biokinetics (6 years) (5 years) (4 years) (4 years) (3 years) Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 and/or Life Sciences 5 No APS Points Academic results - 5 subjects (%) National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (3 years) (4 years) (4 years) (3 Years) Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics / 5 Mathematical Literacy 7 Physical Science 5 and/or Life Sciences 5 No APS Points Academic results - 5 subjects (%) National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Bachelor of Accounting Science Bachelor of Economic Science (3 years) 37 points (3 years) 42 points (3 years) 42 points Minimum entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 Mathematics 5 Mathematics 6 Major in Computational and App Maths, Computer Sci Major in Math Statistics or Actuarial science Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7
COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT Postgraduate LLB programme 43 points BCom (Law) (3 years) + (2 years) BA (Law) (3 years) + (2 years) Minimum entrance Requirements: Mathematics / 3 Mathematical Literacy 4
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts With the option to specialize in: (3 years) 34 points Minimum entrance requirements: Linguistics Literature Archaeology Drama and Film Economic Studies Geography International Relations African Languages History Modern Languages Psychology Anthropology Philosophy Media Studies Sociology Political Studies Law History of Art Music South African Sign Language
HUMANITIES Professional BA degrees : (4 years) Minimum entrance requirements: Bachelor of Social Work 34 points Bachelor of Fine Arts 34 points Bachelor of Music 34 points Bachelor of Dramatic Arts 34 points Bachelor of Performing and Visual Arts 34 points BA Film and Television 34 points Additional requirements dependant on programme: Written assignment Portfolio Audition Interview
HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy (4 years) 34 points Minimum likely entrance requirements: Mathematics 5 National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za
HUMANITIES Bachelor in Education : B Ed Foundation Phase Teaching B Ed Senior Primary Teaching B Ed Senior Teaching (4 years) 34 points Minimum likely entrance requirements: Bursary Available from the Department of Education http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/
Recap of careers at Wits & subjects required Commerce, Law and Management ENGLISH & MATHS Engineering and the Built Environment ENGLISH, MATHS & PHYSICAL SCIENCE Health Sciences ENGLISH, MATHS & BIOLOGY AND/OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE Humanities MATHS LITERACY Science MATHS & (SOME REQUIRE PHYSICAL SCIENCE)