UNIZULU Nursing Science Admission Requirements 2025

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Sciences Entry Requirements:

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%)

This course is only three years long and also consists of practical and theoretical work. After you have completed this qualification, you can work as a registered staff nurse or enrolled nurse.

Diploma in Nursing Entry Requirements

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 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%)

This is a one-year qualification that is aimed at equipping you with the skills that you will need to provide basic nursing care to individuals while working under the supervision of a nurse who holds a national diploma or degree. After completing your higher certificate, you will be able to register as an enrolled nursing auxiliary.

Higher Certificate in Auxillary Nursing Entry Requirements:

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%)

This course is designed to strengthen and deepen your knowledge of nursing and midwifery.

During this course, you will specialize as a nurse or midwife (or accoucheur).

This course is also only one year long and can only be completed after you have received a diploma or degree in nursing. Unlike the other courses, this one is mostly theoretical.

This qualification will also be helpful if you wish to pursue a career in nursing management. This is the postgraduate course that an individual who has a diploma in nursing will have to complete to work as a nursing sister in South African hospitals.

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Nursing Entry Requirements

To enroll in a course like this, you have to have completed:

• 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

You also have to have some experience to apply to this course, excluding your community service year. You have to have two years of experience as a professional nurse and/or midwife (including at least one year in the field of specialty within the last five years).

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle. Applications close on 30 Aug. for all social work programmes and on 30 Sept. for nursing science.  The closing date for all other applications is 31 October.

Before you begin applying online or in hardcopy, have a look at our infographic on Things to Remember Before Applying.

UNIZULU Online Application Requirement

Things to note before applying online to UniZulu:

• A student’s email address
• Passes in core subjects
• A strong device and internet connection
• Make sure your latest academic results are scanned and ready to upload.

For more information and inquiries, you can contact the South African Nursing Council (SANC) by visiting the official website or campus. https://www.sanc.co.za/

How to Apply for UNIZULU Nursing Science Online

You can apply to UniZulu through the CAO application portal.  All prospective students will be able to apply through this system.

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