The programme covers four main subject areas: • Pharmacology and Applied Therapeutics, • Pharmaceutical Chemistry, • Pharmaceutics, and • Pharmacy Practice. Research elective courses are offered in the final year of study. In order to register as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council, after obtaining the BPharm degree, students must successfully complete a one year internship and a one year compulsory community service. The internship year may be done in hospitals, community (retail) pharmacies, the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, or in academia if continuing with postgraduate studies.

Computer Science and Information Systems graduates from this university are highly sought after by local and international IT companies. This curriculum combines Computer Science with essential subjects for the business world, such as accounting, business management and economics. New modules in Computer Science & Information Systems focus on e-commerce, web technology and multimedia.

The Bachelor of Visual Arts begins with a generic first year of study. On successful completion of this year students apply for selection into either the Fine Art or the Design stream. The first-year programme provides a broad base of skills and competencies that includes visual literacy, creative problem solving, design skills, sound drafting skills, some technical and technological proficiency; the ability to work in an extended range of media, both traditional and non- traditional, and appropriate experience at developing concepts and realising these in both two- and three- dimensional form; the ability to function as part of a team and the ability to articulate concepts both visually and verbally. The Design streams include: • Fashion and Textiles • Graphic Design • Photography The Fine Art streams include: • Drawing • Ceramics • Painting • Printmaking • Sculpture