B Cur Clinical Nursing Science Child Nursing Science at University of Pretoria

B Cur is a degree program leading to registration by the SA Nursing Council as a Nurse (general, psychiatric, community) and midwife. The duration of the degree program is four (4) years. Clinical practical in an approved hospital is a compulsory part of each year of study.

Admission requirements

Registration as a nurse with two years experience

Please note that Grade 12 learners cannot apply for these programs.

Additional requirements:

At least one year of appropriate experience in the workplace, relevant to the area of specialization and approved by the head of the department; excluding other nursing-related coursework.

Students must have access, at least on a part-time basis, to clinical training facilities which are suitable for the proposed area of specialization and approved by the head of the department.

With the exception of the subspecialties Critical Care Nursing – General; Trauma and Emergency Nursing and Operating Theatre Nursing, students must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

Additional requirements

Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.

Candidates who intend to follow Community Nursing Science must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

At least two years of appropriate experience in the workplace as a registered nurse (excluding other nursing-related coursework) for Nursing Management and Nursing Education.

Additional admission requirements for Clinical Nursing Science

At least one year of appropriate experience in the workplace, relevant to the area of specialization and approved by the head of the department; excluding other nursing-related coursework.

Students must have access, at least on a part-time basis, to clinical training facilities which are suitable for the proposed area of specialization and approved by the head of the department.

With the exception of the subspecialties Critical Care Nursing – General; Trauma and Emergency Nursing and Operating Theatre Nursing, students must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

Duration: 4 years

What can you do with bachelor’s of nursing?

Become a nurse educator.

Pursue a leadership role.

Explore careers in Information Technology (IT).

Consider work-from-home nursing jobs.

Work for an insurance company.

Consider a career in pharmaceuticals.

Explore your other patient care options.

What can I do with a degree in child nursing?

Careers With a Children’s Nursing Degree

Paediatric Nurse.

Social Worker.

Child Psychologist/Counsellor.

Midwife.

Paramedic.