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Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelors degree
ID:
0669_100_G100

The Bachelor of Nursing programme educates and guides students in becoming a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Through learning experiences on campus, within communities and in various healthcare facilities, students will develop the behaviours, skills and capabilities they need to become leaders who value diversity, and who bring careful thought and innovation to their caring practice in nursing. You will become able to craft a person-centred, holistic, contemporary, evidence-informed and resource-sensitive caring practice to support the healthcare and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.

Nursing caring practice ranges from seemingly simple essential care activities through to complex, sometimes highly technical, care activities - whatever is necessary to support people to meet their self-care needs, stay or become healthy, and experience well-being. Nurses work with their healthcare colleagues across many different contexts to provide safe, quality person-centred care to people, families and communities who have multiple and varied self-care needs across the lifespan.

Contact information
Sandra Munesar
Manager: Academic Administration (Tygerberg Campus)

Programme overview

Duration
Four years
Campus
Stellenbosch

More information

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Career opportunities

After a year of community service, you may register with SANC as a Nurse and Midwife.
Occupations:
Nurse

Minimum admission requirements – NSC/ IEB

- An aggregate of at least 60% for the NSC or an equivalent qualification (excluding Life Orientation) - Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 70% - Life Sciences 50%

Minimum admission requirements – International curricula

IEB-ISC

IEB-ISC (NBTs compulsory)IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Active Citizenry) Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 70% Life Sciences 50% Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.

German Abitur

Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection. University Exemption with 60%
Maths AND Biology 5 (Nam 7)

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)

Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection. University Exemption with 60% average
Maths AND Biology 4 on HL or 4 on SL

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level

Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection. University Exemption with
60% average
Maths D on AS-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
Biology D on AS-Level

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level

Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection. University Exemption with
60% average
Maths E on A-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level AND Biology E on A-Level

Programme structure

Full-time

Last updated 01 April 2026
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The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.

Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1 April 2026
Applications close:
31 July 2026
International students
Applications open:
1 April 2026
Applications close:
31 July 2026