SciMathUS

The Science and Mathematics Bridging Programme at Stellenbosch University

Prepare yourself to be successful in higher education.

APPLY for SciMathUS 2012 now!

Download the application form

Mail, fax or deliver the completed form to SciMathUS as soon as possible so that your application can be processed.

Final Grade 12 results have to be submitted to us as soon as you receive them in January 2012.

Watch a video about SciMathUS

Our physical address:


SciMathUS
Room 3043 (Third floor)
Education Building (GG Cillie)
Corner of Crozier and Ryneveld Street
Stellenbosch

Our postal address:


SciMathUS
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602

Tel: 021 808 3032 / 2935 / 3483

Fax: 086 572 3257 / 086 537 7546

E mail: bridging@sun.ac.za

All applicants have to write the Stellenbosh University's Access tests. For more details (Test Information (.pdf), Eng_Booking form (.pdf), Afr_Besprekingsvorm (.pdf))

Who may apply for SciMathUS?

Students who wish to enter higher education in an Engineering, Health and Applied Health Sciences, Natural and Applied Natural Sciences or Economic and Management or related fields of study but who currently do not meet the entry requirements to enter higher education institutions.

You qualify to apply for SciMathUS if:

  • You have passed the NSC Grade 12 (2008 and later or will be writing the exam at the end of 2011) with a choice of subjects designated for university admission*;
    • obtained a minimum of 50% in Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) and 50% in any four of the other subjects designated for university admission *;
  • obtained a minimum of 30% in Mathematics and 30% in Physical Sciences or 80% in Mathematical Literacy and
  • are from a disadvantaged community and view their school or home circumstances as having had a negative impact on their performance.

* Subjects designated for university admission:
  • Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts


SciMathUS is one of the initiatives of Stellenbosch University's HOPE project as well as a flagship programme of the Division of Community Interaction.
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