Nelson Mandela University

BSc (Computer Science) BSc with majors in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics or Physics.

Programme Overview:

BSc with majors in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics or Physics.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

410

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 65%.

Career opportunities:

Leads to a career in Computational Physics which is the study and implementation of numerical algorithms in order to solve problems in physics for which a quantitative theory already exists.

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