Faculty of Science

Diploma in Industrial Physics

Diploma 3 years Full-time APS 21+
21
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 4
Programme Overview
Qualification
Diploma
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
4
Campus
Arcadia Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A three-year Diploma in Industrial Physics offered at Arcadia Campus. Prepares students for careers as optical instrument technicians (Photonics) and nuclear technicians (Nuclear Technologist).

Admission Requirements
Minimum APS score of 21

Required Subjects NSC levels

  • English 4 50–59%
One of the following
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Technical Mathematics 4 50–59%
One of the following
  • Physical Sciences 4 50–59%
  • Technical Sciences 4 50–59%
Offered at Arcadia (Ar) campus. Closing date for applications: 30/9. Possible further studies: AdvDip, PGDip, MAppSci and PhD (Science): Industrial Physics.
Career Opportunities
Optical instrument technician (Photonics) Lens-coating technician Laser technician Vacuum technician Metrologist (optical) Non-destructive testing technician General nuclear technician (Nuclear Technologist) Radiation protection technician Waste management technician Radiation risk technician Radioactive contamination risk technician Non-destructive testing technician and metrologist
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