Bachelor of Nursing at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Educates students to become a Professional Nurse and Midwife through learning on campus, in communities and in healthcare facilities. The four-year programme is offered on the Tygerberg campus and its associated clinical training platforms, followed by one year of community service before registration with the South African Nursing Council.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Nursing and Midwifery theory and practice across four years, complemented by Anatomy, Physiology, Biophysics and Biochemistry, Psychosocial Aspects of Care, Research Methodology, Microbiology and Pharmacology.

Career pathways

Work in public, private and non-governmental healthcare services, district health services, clinics, community or school health, hospitals, frail care and private practice once registered with SANC; further specialist nursing study is possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB or equivalent aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 70%; Life Sciences 50%.

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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