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Western Cape College of Nursing Courses
First Academic Year: Foundations in Nursing
- Dive into Biological & Natural Sciences to understand the basis of life and health.
- Explore the essentials of Nursing with Fundamental Nursing Science I, encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
- Develop your Academic Literacy to communicate effectively in the healthcare environment.
Second Academic Year: Advancing Nursing Expertise
- Delve deeper with General Nursing Science II, expanding on theory and practical applications.
- Begin your journey into Social Sciences to appreciate the diverse contexts of patient care.
Third Academic Year: Specialized Care
- Engage with the specialized field of Midwifery Nursing Science, gaining insights through both theory and practice.
- Further your understanding of societal impacts on health with Social Science II.
- Continue to advance in General Nursing Science III, preparing for complex nursing duties.
Final Academic Year: Professional Mastery
- Focus on the Ethos and Professional Practice of nursing, refining your theoretical knowledge and practical competencies.
- Learn the intricacies of Community Nursing Science to prepare for public health roles.
- Delve into the challenging and rewarding field of Psychiatric Nursing Science, developing skills to support mental health and well-being.
This curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation, develop advanced skills, and culminate in specialized knowledge, preparing you for a robust professional nursing career.
Where can I study nursing in the Western Cape?
The course is available at any one of these campuses:
- Metro West Campus (Athlone)
- Boland/Overberg Campus (Worcester)
- South Cape/Karoo Campus (George)
- Metro East Campus (Stikland)
If you’re interested in applying at the Western Cape College of Nursing, make sure you meet the minimum admission requirements.
What you’ll need
Matriculants from 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
- First Additional language: English code 4.
- Home Language code 4.
- Mathematics code 3 or Mathematical Literacy code 4.
- Life Science code 4.
- A minimum total score of 28.
Minimum matriculation endorsement/Diploma Matriculants (Prior 2008)
- Biology HG: E or SG: D.
- English HG: E or SG: D.
- Mathematics HG: E or SG: D.
- Or Minimum total score of 28.
