S G Lourens Nursing College
4 Years – Contractual obligation: a year for each year of study. The first year being a compulsory community service period.
What subjects will you study?
Level 1:
Fundamental Nursing Science 100
General Nursing Science 100
Biological and Natural Science 100
Social Sciences 100
(Integrated Nursing Practica, Pharmacology and Ethics
+ Professional Practice in each course)
Level 2:
General Nursing Science 200
Midwifery Nursing Science 100
Biological and Natural Science 200
Social Sciences 200
(Integrated Nursing Practica, Pharmacology and Ethics + Professional Practice in each course)
Level 3:
Psychiatric Nursing Science 100
General Nursing Science 300
Midwifery Nursing Science 200
Community Nursing Science 100
(Integrated Nursing Practica, Pharmacology and Ethics
+ Professional Practice in each course)
Level 4:
Community Nursing Science 200
Psychiatric Nursing Science 200
(Integrated Nursing Practica, Pharmacology and
Ethics + Professional Practice in each course)
Which medium of instruction is used?
English
How will the course be structured?
Theoretical education at a college (lectures, demonstrations, individual assignments and group work)
Clinical training at hospitals and community facilities.
How can you apply for the course?
You may contact the Gauteng Central Selection Centre at 011 644 8946 or the Directorate: Nursing Education and Training at 011 355 3000 to obtain information on the process to follow.
Application Process
The application process is conducted online at: GPG Professional Job Centre during a specified period only during the month of April.
Applications Requirements
Phase1:
Applications are open to Gauteng residents under the age of 35 years.
Grade 12 learners must use their Grade 11 results to calculate the Admission Point Score (APS).
Acceptance into the selection process is provisional and the final acceptance is dependent on meeting the APS in the final grade 12 results.
• English and Life Sciences both to have a score of 4
• Life Orientation is a 10 credit subject – only half the score
obtained is allocated
• A minimum APS of 25 is required.
Phase 2:
If you meet the above criteria, we will welcome your application and invite you to an assessment.
Phase 3:
Applicants who meet the assessment criteria will be invited to attend an interview after which a medical surveillance will be conducted before the final selection is concluded.
