Gr9 SUBJECT CHOICE

Wits gives you the edge

What are the important decisions in

my life right now?

No!!!

“nosce te ipsum”- Know thy self

• Personality

• Abilities

• Interest

• Values

• Parents, Friends, Family, Teachers

STEPS IN CHOOSING A CAREER 1. Do research

Job-shadowing, resources at school & higher education institutions (campus tours), careers sites on the internet.

2. Timing

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

Grade 9 Choosing subjects for Grade 10, 11 & 12

Grade 10 Foundation of the subjects chosen for grade 11 & 12

Grade 11 Grade 12 examinable work covered End of year marks used to apply with to Tertiary Institutions. APS & subject requirements for specific careers

Grade 12 Final Matric results will determine is you are accepted or not. APS & subject requirements for specific careers

Why do I need to choose the right subjects in Grade 9?

What will I be doing in this subject from Grade 10-12?

• Research the syllabus

• 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

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: English 5 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 (3 years)

in Digital Arts 42 Points

Bachelor of Engineering Science (3years)

in Biomedical Engineering 42 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5 Physical Science 5 Recommended for Biomedical Engineering: Life Science 5

ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

English 4 Mathematics 4 3D design exercise

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3 years) 34 points

B.Sc in Construction Studies (3 years) 36 points

B.Sc in Property Studies (4 years) 36 points

B.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning (3 years)

36 points

ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

• Country

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science (3 years)

(General) 40 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 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: English 5 Mathematics 6 Physical Science 7

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

B.Sc specialising in: (3 years)

• Physical Science 40 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 6 Physical Science 6

B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) • Computing and Mathematics 40 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 6

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

B.Sc specialising in: (3 years)

• Actuarial Science 40 points

• Mathematical Sciences 40 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5

B.Sc specialising in: (3 years) • Geological Science 40 points • Geographical and Archaeological Sciences 40 points • Biological Sciences 40 points • Natural Sciences 40 points

English 7 Mathematics 7 Physical Science 7

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (6 years)

Bachelor of Dental Science (5 years)

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (4 years)

Bachelor in Pharmacy (4 years)

Bachelor of Health Sciences (3 years)

- Biomedical Sciences

- Biokinetics

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 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 (3 years)

Practice

Bachelor of Nursing (4 years)

Bachelor of Science in (4 years)

Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (3 Years)

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics / 5 Mathematical Literacy 7 Physical Science 5 and/or Life Sciences 5

HEALTH SCIENCES

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) (3 years)

37 points

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5

English 5 Mathematics 5

Bachelor of Accounting Science (3 years) 42 points

Bachelor of Economic Science (3 years)

42 points Major in Computational and App Maths, Computer Sci Major in Math Statistics or Actuarial science

English 5 Mathematics 6 Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7

COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT

Minimum entrance Requirements: English 5 Mathematics / 3 Mathematical Literacy 4

Postgraduate LLB programme 43 points • BCom (Law) (3 years) + (2 years) • BA (Law) (3 years) + (2 years)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5

Bachelor of Arts (3 years)

With the option to specialize in: 34 points

• Linguistics

• Literature

• Archaeology

• Drama and Film

• Economic Studies

• Geography

• International Relations

• African Languages

• History

• Modern Languages

• Anthropology

• Media Studies

• Political Studies

• Law

• History of Art

• Music

• South African Sign Language

• Psychology

• Philosophy

• Sociology

HUMANITIES

Professional BA degrees : (4 years)

• 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

Minimum entrance requirements: English 5

Additional requirements dependant on programme: • Written assignment • Portfolio • Audition • Interview

HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing (4 years)

Therapy 34 points

Minimum likely entrance requirements: English 5 Mathematics 5

National Benchmark test www.nbt.ac.za

HUMANITIES

Bachelor in Education : (4 years) 34 points

• B Ed Foundation Phase Teaching

• B Ed Senior Primary Teaching

• B Ed Senior Teaching

Minimum likely entrance requirements: English 5

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)