Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education at North-West University

Entry requirements

Admission to PGDip (Nursing Education) is subject to the NWU's Admission Policy, General Academic Rules and the specific requirements of the Faculty of Health Sciences. In addition, a prospective student needs to be in possession of one of the stated qualifications as per “Council on Higher Education and South African Nursing Council Joint Communique on access to the Postgraduate Diplomas in Nursing, 17 March 2023”; or the equivalent of these as approved by the Senate. - 2-year Diploma (Bridging course) leading to registration as General or Psychiatric Nurse offered under Regulation 683 of 14 April 1989 as amended, followed by 1-year Diploma in Midwifery offered under Regulation 254 of 14 February 1975 as amended. OR - 4-year Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery offered under Regulation 425 of 22 February 1985 as amended. OR - 4-year Bachelor's Degree offered under Regulation R425 of 22 February 1985 as amended. AND - Students must have obtained a final mark of 60% in the final year of the above studies. - Be a registered professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). - Have at least two (2) years' experience after registration as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and Midwife. The two years exclude the year of community service.