Overview

The Nursing program at Durban University of Technology is aimed at preparing clinically focused and service-orientated independent professionals who will be able to render holistic and emancipatory nursing care in all spheres of health care with specific reference to general nursing and midwifery. Specifically, the 4 purpose is to produce nurses who are competent to function internationally and within a district health system.

Purpose of the Programme

The purpose of the programme is to prepare clinically focused and service-orientated independent nurse professionals who will be able to render holistic and emancipatory general nursing and midwifery health care and who are competent to function within a wide range of health service settings in the health system. The proposed qualification will contribute towards the intended outcome by:

Producing competent Professional Nurse and Midwife practitioners to practice within a wide range of health service settings

Provide graduates with a wide range of skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to make a meaningful and sustained contribution to health services

Equip graduates with a developed sense of equity, justice and service ethics that will ensure that they work in a responsible and accountable manner, irrespective of their chosen workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological and Natural Sciences I: Anatomy and Physiology

Biological and Natural Sciences II: Microbiology

Ethos and Professional Practice

Clinical Nursing Practice: Fundamental Nursing Science

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Nursing View 11 other Bachelors in Nursing in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The DUT admission policy and admission Rule G7 as specified in the DUT handbook will guide admission of the students into the programme. In addition to Rule G7, the minimum admission requirements for entry into the programme of study are:

The minimum requirements for holders of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for the degree entry, minimum 28 points

Rule G7((2)(e) applies for the minimum requirement for holders of the National Certificate Vocational (NCV

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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