DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025

Programme Description DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025
This is a three-year programme leading to registration as a Registered General Nurse.
Program content:
First
Year
Professional Practice 1
Integrated Science 1
Psychology & Sociology
Anatomy 1
Physiology 1
Nursing Science 1
Second
Year
Professional Practice 2
Anatomy 2
Physiology 2
Nursing Science 2
Third
Year
Professional Practice 3.1 (Management)
Professional Practice 3.2 (Management)
Nursing Science 3
Admission Requirements
SENIOR CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025

• From 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
• Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, which meets the minimum requirements
  for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education;
• English level 4;
• Life Science (Biology) l
  Admission Requirements
• SENIOR CERTIFICATE
• From 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
• Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, which meets the minimum requirements
  for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education;
• English level 4;
• Life Science (Biology) level 4 or Physical Science level 3;
• Mathematics Literacy level 4 or Mathematics level 3;
• Minimum of 23 points (24 points if Mathematical Literacy applies),
  which excludes Life Orientation;
• Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
  OLD SENIOR CERTIFICATE
• Before 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
• Grade 12 with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher;
• English with a minimum mark of HG symbol D or SG symbol C;
• Life (Biology) with a minimum mark of HG symbol D and SD symbol
  C, OR Physical Science with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and
  SD symbol D;
• Mathematics with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and SG symbol
  D;
• Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
  NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
• National Vocational Certificate, equivalent to Grade 12 at an NQF level 4

English level 5;

• Life Science (Biology) level 5 or Physical Science level 4;
• Mathematics Literacy level 5 or Mathematics level 4;
• Minimum 26 points (27 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which
  excludes Life Orientation;
• Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
  THE RPL APPLICANT HAS TO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM
  
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
  
• Hold a valid Matric (Grade 12) with admission to a Diploma or National
  Vocational Certificate, meeting the required APS score (as indicated
  above), or an old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks or
  higher, including the compulsory subjects.
• If a candidate does not have one of the Science (Biology) or Physical Science (on a Grade 12 level), they can
• apply for entrance to the programme via RPL if:
• o 25 years and older;
• o Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience in
• healthcare;
• o Write and pass the relevant RPL course;
• Submit a motivational letter from their employer, if applicable.
  Note: A candidate can RPL only one subject.
  Payment of a non-refundable application fee
  Recognition of prior learning based on criterion-referenced assessment of students with
  healthcare-related experience, if applicable
  South African Citizenship
  Applicants will also undergo psychometric testing, an interview and a health
  assessment as part of the selection process.
  You may have to travel to the nearest approved learning centre for theoretical
  instructions.