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This three-year undergraduate program results in the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc), which encompasses majors within the disciplines of Computer Science and Statistics, as well as Mathematics modules up to second year.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
NSC degree pass with Maths Level 5 (60%), English and Life Orientation Level 4 (50%) and either Agricultural Science or Life Sciences or Physical Science Level 4 (50%). In addition, an Application Performance Score (APS) of at least 30 is required.
Learn how to calculate your APS here.
How to apply:
How to apply:
All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree/ diploma study (Grade 12s and undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Students applying to study in this program should apply for the BSc M-stream degree (BSM). Students can choose to do this either at the Westville or Pietermaritzburg campuses. Note that this is a general degree and that the selection of the specific modules according to the Statistics and Computer Science majors will only take place on registration in January/February of the academic year.
The course code for this degree option when applying via the CAO is given below for the respective campus:
Westville campus: KN-W-BS3
Pietermaritzburg campus: KN-P-BS3
About the curriculum:
About the curriculum:
The advantage of UKZN's undergraduate BSc program is that it is versatile. The BSc starts off general in first year with 6 core modules and 2 electives.
Students therefore have the option of taking two modules from a range of electives such as chemistry, physics, and economics. This allows them to re-assess their interests and strengths in second year, where they have the option of changing their majors from Statistics or Computer Science if they do not enjoy these modules.
For more information on each module, see the College Handbook.
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