The Requirements To Study Nursing In South Africa

Thinking of taking the nursing course in South Africa? The article below will give you a breakdown of the post-matric qualifications a student need to be a nurse.

There are several requirements that one needs before becoming a qualified nurse. There are three types of nursing qualifications, which include:

• A Senior Certificate in Nursing
• A Diploma in Nursing
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Requirements to study:

1. Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (1 year):

• One must have acquired their National Senior Certificate (NSC) at the end of their matric academic year with an overall NSC score of 16 points including at least 40% in English or home language and at least 50% for Life Science or Biology

2. Advanced/Diploma in Nursing (3 years):

• Students must acquire at least a matric education standard and have passed Mathematics, English, a First/Home Language, Life Orientation and Life Science. Finally, the student must enrol as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.

3. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (4 years):

• Students must acquire at least a matric education standard and have passed Mathematics, English, a First/Home Language, Life Orientation and Life Science. Finally, similarly to the Diploma enrolment requirements, the student must enrol as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.

Note: A qualified nurse is just as important as a healthcare professional.

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