Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Nursing Extended curriculum

Programme Overview:

This programme provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses in order to prepare the student for successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing degree qualification.

Faculty:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 5 years

Qualification type:

Department:

Department of Nursing Sciences

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

345

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 35%, or Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy – 55%. • Life Sciences – 50%. • Physical Sciences – 40%. • Students must be registered as student nurses with the South African Nursing Council. • Students must submit a satisfactory medical report, on the prescribed form, before registration. • All students must annually provide proof of professional indemnity insurance, before registration can be finalised.

Career opportunities:

Professional nurses may work in private or public hospitals, comprehensive health care clinics, communities, or in private practice. South African registered nurses are not only in demand in this country, but are also sought after internationally.

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