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Diploma in Nursing at Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd

Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Nursing (R171) is a three-year General nursing programme pitched at NQF 6. It is offered at the Auckland Park, Centurion, Umhlanga (KZN), Gqeberha and Bellville campuses, with programmes commencing in January each year.

Faculty: Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare (FNAH)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC granting admission to diploma study, with minimum 40% in English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and Life Sciences, Computer Literacy at NQF level 3, and one other 20-credit designated subject at minimum 40%. Candidates with a relevant NQF 3/4 health qualification (e.g. auxiliary or enrolled nurse) or older than 23 who meet minimum requirements and selection criteria may also be admitted. Applicants complete pre-selection assessments.

ZAR 71,766 a year (2026). Netcare Education 2026 tuition fees for self-funding students for the full academic year (semesters 1 and 2); includes electronic study material and SANC registration fees; excludes laptop, data, uniforms, textbooks, repeat/extension modules and supplemen Source

Nursing programme commencement dates are in January of every year; capacity is restricted in line with South African Nursing Council determinations.

Nursing applications are managed through KR Education and pre-selection assessments run throughout the year for the next available intake; the application fee is R490.

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