Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery at Nelson Mandela University

Entry requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery (NQF Level 8); OR • An Honours Degree in Nursing (NQF Level 8); OR • A Diploma in Nursing (NQF Level 6) with an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (NQF Level 7); OR • An equivalent diploma or degree in Nursing at NQF Level 7. • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in midwifery (within the last five years) post-registration as a professional or general nurse and midwife. This excludes the community service year. • General nurses must have a basic midwifery qualification to access the programme. 2027 applications closes on 31 May 2026. Required Documents for Application • Applicants must submit the following documents: • A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) from the South African Nursing Council (SANC) • Proof of current indemnity insurance for practice • An updated curriculum vitae (CV) • A letter of institutional consent/support from the employer • A certified copy of the identity document • A certified copy of the matriculation certificate • A certified copy of the academic transcript of the basic nursing and midwifery qualification • If transferring from another nursing education institution, all documentation required by SANC for the transfer must be submitted with the application. Additional Requirements • SANC student registration fees are payable upon acceptance into the programme. • Proof of current indemnity insurance for clinical placements is compulsory.