B Nursing Science at University of Zululand UNIZULU

B Nursing Science at University of Zululand UNIZULU

The Faculty of Health Sciences proudly presents its premier undergraduate programs in the field of nursing:

Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing (Focus on Education and Administration)

Entry Qualifications for the Nursing Science Programs:

1. A completed secondary education with either a matriculation endorsement, exemption, or an accepted international equivalent. A minimum academic score of 30 matric points is essential.
2. English proficiency demonstrated by a minimum pass rate of 40% at the higher grade or 50% at the standard grade.
3. A minimum pass rate of 40% in Biology at the higher grade or 50% at the standard grade.

Academic Regulations for Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur):

• Prior to enrollment in the third-level courses, students must successfully complete all first-year subjects.
• Progression to fourth-level courses is contingent upon passing all subjects at the second level.
• To advance to a major at the subsequent level, students must meet all necessary prerequisites and achieve a pass in the current level’s courses.
• If a support course or module is a prerequisite, it must be passed before registration for the subsequent specific module.

Clinical Experience Requirements:

• Students must fulfill 4000 hours of experiential learning in compliance with the SANC Regulation R425.
• Practical work must be carried out at health institutions sanctioned by the SANC.
• The SANC stipulates the minimum hours required for clinical experience.
• Students must maintain and submit a detailed record of their clinical performance, which includes specific workbooks and project reports.
• A professional nurse must endorse these records, which are to be submitted by the 30th of September annually for assessment.
• Full attendance at SANC-approved clinical facilities for the stipulated clinical experience is mandatory.

Bachelor of Nursing (Education and Administration) – B Cur (E et A):

• This post-registration degree is designed for professional nurses and is recognized by the South African Nursing Council.
• The program can be completed in a minimum of three years full-time, or over four to five years on a part-time basis.
• Admission prerequisites include full matriculation exemption and active registration with the South African Nursing Council as a general nurse and midwife.
• The program offers two specialization options:
  • Option 1: Nurse Educator and Nurse Manager
  • Option 2: Community Health Nurse and Nurse Manager

These meticulously structured programs are crafted to elevate the professional capacities of aspiring nurses, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in the healthcare industry.