Qualification

Diploma in Chemical Process Technology

Public admission information for Diploma in Chemical Process Technology at Nelson Mandela University. APS and admission scores are useful filters, but universities may also require specific subjects, marks, selection tests, portfolios or other criteria.

Admission information

Published APS

Not listed

Admission score

350

Aggregate average

Not listed

Minimum pass type: Diploma pass

Source: 2026 MandelaUni Undergraduate Guide. Admission score type: Applicant Score (AS). AS is calculated using Nelson Mandela University applicant-score rules: three fundamentals plus the next best subjects, Life Orientation excluded unless the official quintile bonus applies. A minimum of 6-12 months is required to complete the work-integrated learning year at a recognised industry or institution. Due to health and safety reasons, the chemical industry screens prospective employees for asthma or lung disease history; applicants with previous asthma or lung diseases are advised not to consider this qualification. AS variants: Mathematics: 350 with 55%+.

Alternative score variants

Mathematics route

Mathematics 55%

350

Subject requirements

Required subject

Mathematics level 4

Original subject requirement: Mathematics: 55%.

Required subject

Physical Sciences level 4

Original subject requirement: Physical Sciences: 50%.

Relevant admission rules

NMU Applicant Score

AS ยท Nmu Applicant Score

University rule

Nelson Mandela University Applicant Score out of 600: add percentages for six subjects excluding Life Orientation, forcing Home Language, First Additional Language and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics into the score. A 7-point Life Orientation bonus applies only for qualifying quintile 1-3 schools when school quintile data is available.