Nursing Courses for Youth Passionate About The Healthcare Sector
An amazing list of nursing courses in South Africa from various institutions of learning for youth passionate about being a nurse and contributing to the healthcare system.
Nursing Courses for Youth Passionate About The Healthcare Sector
Want to be a nurse in the future and help save thousands of lives? Then here are some amazing nursing courses you should apply for and fulfill your dream of working in the healthcare sector someday.
These courses are suitable for all levels, ranging from free to paid. So you have a variety of options to choose from.
Let’s get started.
1. Nursing colleges
Nursing colleges like any other college are like any other learning institution where students enroll for a certain number of years to study how to take care of patients once they have qualified as nurses in South Africa.
Here are some examples of nursing colleges along with some universities available in South Africa:
- Lilitha College of Nursing (Eastern Cape)
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Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College (Northern Cape)
Discover more here: Accredited Nursing Colleges in South Africa
If you are more inclined to attend a university then have a look at these institutions that offer accredited nursing courses in South Africa.
See more here: Universities Offering Nursing Courses in South Africa
You may also be interested in: Universities Open for 2025 Applications
2. Nursing Courses Requirements
Since nursing courses are unique and offered at different levels, the requirements for each program will vary from one institution to another. However, the most basic requirement for any nursing program is having an NSC certificate or equivalent with an APS of 25 and above.
As well as having studied or passed the following subjects:
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English (level 4 and above)
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Mathematics (level 4 and above)
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Life Sciences (level 4 and above)
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Physical Sciences (level 4 and above)
3. Nursing Courses at Unisa
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Sciences - Unisa
Requirements: National Senior Certificate or NCV Level 4 or equivalent with a minimum APS score of 20. You must also have access to a computer or laptop, printer, and the internet.
Fees: Unspecified. However, you can apply for NSFAS to cover your learning expenses.
Career Opportunities: General Nurse
Closing Date: Currently open.
4. Nursing courses at Netcare
In their faculty of nursing and ancillary healthcare, Netcare Education has 2 nursing programs available and are currently open for 2025 intakes. Netcare is a private institution of higher education and learning and provides many more courses in healthcare.
Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent with Life Sciences Mathematics/ mathematical literacy at level 3 plus English level 3.
Fees: R490 non-refundable application fee, plus a R350 fee due before the pre-selection process.
Career Opportunities: You can be a nurse in the following departments:
- Maternity
- Surgery
- Intensive care
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics
- Trauma
- Education
- Management and more.
Closing Date: 30 June 2024
Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent with Life Sciences, Mathematics/mathematical literacy at level 3, and English at level 3. And Computer Literacy at NQF level 3, plus one other subject with a minimum of 40%.
Fees: R490 non-refundable application fee, plus an R350 fee due before the pre-selection process.
Career Opportunities: You can be a nurse in the following departments:
- Maternity
- Surgery
- Intensive care
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics
- Trauma
- Education
- Management and more.
Closing Date: 30 June 2024
5. Nursing courses in South Africa
As mentioned before at the beginning of the article there are several nursing courses in South Africa at the present moment. Many of them are offered at well-known universities like UJ and Wits and are properly accredited by the right body so you won’t have to worry about having a bogus qualification.
Also, most of these courses are open for admission. So you still have a chance at applying.
B. Nursing - North west University
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption equivalent with an APS score of 25 and above. Along with Physical Science or Life Sciences or Mathematics at level 4, and English or Afrikaans (language of tuition) at level 4.
Fees: Unspecified but you are more than welcome to apply for NSFAS if you require funding.
Career Opportunities: General Nurse
Closing Date: 30 June 2024
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences- UP
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption equivalent with an APS score of 28 and above. Along with Physical Science or Life Sciences or Mathematics at level 4, and English at level 4.
Also, every applicant will go through an interview session.
Fees: Unspecified but you are more than welcome to apply for NSFAS if you require funding.
Career Opportunities: General Nurse, midwife, surgical nurse, trauma nurse, psychiatric nurse, pediatric nurse, community nurse, neonatal nurse, and more.
Closing Date: 31 May 2024
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption equivalent with an APS score of 26 and above. Along with Physical Science or Life Sciences or Mathematics at level 4, and English and Life Orientation at level 4.
Fees: Unspecified but you are more than welcome to apply for NSFAS if you require funding.
Career Opportunities: Primary Health Care provision, Maternity, Health Service Management. Nursing specialties courses like Operating Theatre Technique, Intensive Care, Oncology, Advanced Community Nursing, Nursing/Health Service Education, Emergency Nursing, and Nurse Researcher.
Closing Date: September 2024
Diploma in Nursing - Mediclinic
Requirements: National Senior Certificate or NCV Level 4 or equivalent with a minimum APS score of 26. Along with Physical Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics at level 4, and English and Life Orientation at level 4.
Fees: Unspecified. However, bursaries are available to cover living expenses and tuition.
Career Opportunities: General Nurse
Closing Date: 30 June 2024
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a minimum APS score of 30. Along with Physical Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics at level 4, and home language at level 4. Mathematical literacy is also considered if you have level 5 or more.
Fees: Unspecified. However, bursaries are available to cover living expenses and tuition.
Career Opportunities: General Nurse or Midwife
Closing Date: September 2024
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a minimum APS score of 30. Along with Physical Science, Life Sciences, and Mathematics at level 4, and English at level 5. Mathematical literacy is also considered if you have level 5 or more.
Fees: Fees for the health sciences faculty at UJ start from R35 430.00 to R50 100.00 per year.
Career Opportunities: Professional Nurse or Midwife
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a minimum APS score of 30. Along with Life Orientation, Life Sciences, and English at level 4, and Mathematics at level 3. Mathematical literacy is also considered if you have level 3 or more.
Fees: Unspecified. However, bursaries are available to cover living expenses and tuition.
Career Opportunities: Professional Nurse or Midwife
Closing Date: September 2024
Conclusion
The demand for nurses is on the rise in South Africa. As such, if you are interested in being part of our health care system as a nurse, now is the time to do so as there many nursing courses to choose from. Pick one that fits your career path and become one step closer to bagging your qualification.
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