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Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing is offered full-time or part-time on the Bellville campus and enables registration with the South African Nursing Council as a specialist nurse.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences  |  Department: Nursing Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Specialist primary care nurse in the public and private health sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant diploma or degree or equivalent in Nursing Science at NQF level 7; current SANC registration as a professional nurse and midwife or a general nurse with a midwifery qualification; one year of clinical experience after community service; placement in a clinical practice setting relevant to primary care nursing.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026 for both national and international applicants; applications open on Monday, 11 May 2026.

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

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