Program Overview

Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing program is offered by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences.

General

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Nursing
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Bachelor of Nursing
• Programme Code: B9N02Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 480
• SAQA:
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to produce professional graduates competent in the knowledge and skills required for managing and providing an integrated, holistic, scientifically based nursing and midwifery health care service to society. The aim is to develop reflective, caring practitioners capable of integrating principles, theory, proven techniques, and relevant clinical skills in the delivery of a service, focusing on the promotion of health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of nursing and midwifery related problems. On completion of this programme, graduates will be able to register with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife, entitling them to practice independently and within a multidisciplinary team in the private or public health sector or in the education or research sector.

Career Opportunities

The student will qualify as a professional nurse and midwife who will be able to assess health needs and provide care for patients, community members, mothers, and babies in a holistic manner to address the quadruple burden of disease as well as social determinants affecting the health of the community and entire population.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS of 30
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 4 (50%+)
• Physical Sciences 4 (50%+)
• Life Sciences 4 (50%+)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Academic merit
• A structured personal interview
• English proficiency Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths, and Technical Science are not accepted.