Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Nursing in South Africa

Bachelor of Nursing program equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality healthcare services. It focuses on various aspects of nursing including health assessment, nursing theories, clinical practice and patient care. Students gain a deep understanding of healthcare ethics, research and evidence-based practices. Upon completion of the program, graduates can explore rewarding career opportunities in the nursing field.


Possible career paths for Bachelor of Nursing graduates include:
1. Registered Nurse
2. Nurse Educator
3. Nurse Administrator
4. Nurse Researcher
5. Public Health Nurse
6. Nurse Practitioner
7. Clinical Nurse Specialist
8. Occupational Health Nurse
9. Geriatric Nurse
10. Pediatric Nurse.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Nursing

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  NSC Requirements:
  English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4
  Mathematics Level 4
  Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
  
  The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
  1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
  2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
  
  Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
  
  All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
  
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  University of Fort Hare, Alice  
  Admission Requirements:-
  
  It is recommended that Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Biology be taken as Matriculation subjects. Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have the following: Mathematics level 4 or Mathematics literacy level 5, Physical Science level 4 and Life Science level 4.
  
  The curriculum shall extend over a minimum period of four years of full-time study. It entails systematic professional practice instruction, which includes laboratory and clinical training, and shall extend over the full period of the module of study. Clinical training shall be done in general and midwifery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, the community and community health service facilities in the Eastern Cape Province
  
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  A potential student must be in possession of:
  A National Senior Certificate with university exemption OR an equivalent qualification
  Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences level 4
  English OR Afrikaans at least level 4
  Furthermore, the School of Nursing, requires candidates:
  SELECTION: Selection test for first year nursing students
  Participation in the “job shadowing program” (40 hours) is recommended before selection is finalized.
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
•  University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  
  -ANCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.
  -Achieved a minimum of 70% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.
  -Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.
  -Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 70%.
  
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university admission, endorsed by Umalusi, or an equivalent qualification with an average of at least 50% (code 4)
  • Mathematics – code 3 (40%) or Mathematical Literacy – code 6 (70-79%)
  • Life Sciences – code 4 (50%).
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Course Duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
  
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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