Where to Study Nursing in South Africa
What is called nursing?
Nursing is a profession that is responsible of providing care for individuals who are sick, injured or disabled and the community at large.
What are the type of nurses in in South Africa?
There are three types of nurses:
1. Registered Nurses/Nursing Sisters,
2. Enrolled Nurses
3. Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries
Where to study nursing in South Africa?
Universities, nursing colleges and hospitals all over South Africa also offer nursing programs. The following are some of the institutions that offer nursing courses in South Africa:
1. Limpopo College of Nursing
2. University of Free State
3. Free State School of Nursing
4. University of Limpopo
5. Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Nursing
6. University of the Western Cape
7. Western Cape College of Nursing
8. Mpumalanga College of Nursing
9. Barberton Hospital School
10. Mmabatho Nursing College
11. Moses Kotane Nursing School
How can I become a nurse in South Africa?
You are become a nurse by either pursuing a four-year bachelor degree in nursing, a three-year diploma in nursing, a one-year higher certificate in auxiliary nursing or one-year postgraduate advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery as a top up on your degree or diploma in other courses.
How much does a nursing course cost in South Africa?
The tuition fee of studying nursing in South Africa differs depending on the chosen university and program offered. The average tuition fee ranges between R60,000 to R120,000 per year.
What are the entrance requirements for studying nursing in South Africa?
1. A valid National Senior Certificate of grade 10 with subjects in English, Mathematics, a First/Home Language, Life Orientation and Life Science.
2. A personal interview is conducted with every applicant.
3. A minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 25
Do you get paid while studying nursing in South Africa?
Nursing students get paid in South Africa. A monthly stipend of R2500 are given to student nurses. Grants include R30 000 for full-time diploma courses and R36 000 for part-time bachelor’s degree courses.
