Overview

Through learning experiences on campus, within communities and in various healthcare facilities, students will develop the behaviours, skills and capabilities they need to become leaders who value diversity, and who bring careful thought and innovation to their caring practice in nursing. You will become able to craft a person-centred, holistic, contemporary, evidence-informed and resource-sensitive caring practice to support the healthcare and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.

Career opportunities

There are many work opportunities in healthcare once you are registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Nurses and Midwives work in the public, private and non-governmental healthcare services as well as other health-related industries and academic environments. These opportunities include working in district health services, clinics, community or school health, hospitals, frail care, correctional facility healthcare and private practice, to name a few.

This Nursing and Midwifery degree at Stellenbosch University provides the foundation from which you can then study further to become a specialist nurse in disciplines such as primary health care, occupational health, operating room nursing, emergency nursing, critical care nursing, paediatric and neonatal nursing, healthcare service management, nursing education, palliative care, oncology or advanced psychiatry. Apart from the specialist programmes, the Bachelor’s degree also provides further opportunities such as pursuing Master's and PhD degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Biophysics
Human Anatomy
Psychosocial Aspects of Care
Pharmacology and Dispensing Practice
Contextual Health and Nursing Care
Mental Health across the Lifespan
Maternal and Newborn Care
Praxis of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Nursing Midwifery 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

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the four-year B of Nursing degree programme an applicant shall hold the National Senior Certificate (NSC), endorsed by Umalusi, or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of at least 50% (level 4) (excluding Life Orientation) and at least 40% (level 3) for Mathematics, OR at least 70% (level 6) for Mathematical Literacy, and at least 50% (level 4) for Life Sciences.

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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

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

74210 ZAR / year

≈ 74210 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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

Funding

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