Bachelor of Nursing (ECP) at Durban University of Technology

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Nursing (main stream and ECP): NSC with degree endorsement and at least 28 points (excluding Life Orientation). Required NSC ratings: English 3; Life Sciences 4; Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6 or Physical Science 4; plus two further 20-credit subjects at 4, only one of which may be an additional language. Senior Certificate: English E (HG) or C (SG); Biology D (HG) or B (SG); Mathematics or Physical Science D (HG) or B (SG). NCV Level 4: 60% in English, Biology and Mathematics or Physical Science, plus three vocational subjects at 70%. Selection: SATAP and an interview complement school results; final selection needs at least 65 points combining the school-leaving score (minimum 28), a written entrance test (minimum 30 of 60) and an interview (minimum 7 of 14). First priority goes to the latest matriculants and applicants without previous study history. Recognition of Prior Learning candidates provide portfolios and/or challenge assessments. Mature-age route (DUT rule G7): applicants without the standard school-leaving qualification may be admitted if they turn 23 in the first year of registration and have at least three years' appropriate work experience and/or demonstrate capacity through a Senate-approved assessment (SATAP, Academic Literacies and English for Academic Purposes and/or a department-set written assessment); applications on this basis are due at least four months before the academic year starts.