Nursing Colleges Online application Form 2025-2026
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Nursing Requirements for Bachelor of Nursing
To qualify as a Registered Nurse, you must meet the following criteria
- Applicant must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (BCur– Bachelor of Nursing Science, Education & Administration) OR
- a three-year diploma OR
- a one-year higher certificate in auxiliary nursing OR
- one-year postgraduate advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery on top of your degree or diploma.
Below are the requirements for a degree in Nursing. It should be noted that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission or enrollment into the Bachelor of Nursing Program or BCur
It is recommended that you take Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences, but this is not compulsory at all institutions. You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 4, with:
- English (50-59%)
- First additional or home language (50-59%)
- Life Sciences (50-59%)
- Maths Literacy (50-59%)
- Life Orientation (50-59%)
Nursing Requirements for Diploma in Nursing
You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4, depending on the institution, to qualify to study this course. However, it is not as important that you have taken mathematics and/or physical sciences as it is for the BCur. You will also need:
- English (50-59%)
- First additional or home language (50-59%)
- Four other subjects (50-59%)
- Life Orientation (50-59%)
Higher Certificate in Auxillary Nursing
You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4, depending on the institution, to qualify to study this course, however, it is not as important that you have taken mathematics, physical sciences or life sciences as it is for the BCur. You will also need:
- English (50-59%)
- First additional or home language (50-59%)
- Four other subjects (50-59%)
- Life Orientation (50-59%)
Postgraduate Advance Diploma in Nursing
The following are the requirements for a postgraduate advance diploma in nursing.
- Bachelor in Nursing Sciences (or equivalent) or a degree and comprehensive diploma
- Diplomas in nursing and midwifery
- Advanced diploma in midwifery, staff nurse and advanced diploma.
