Nursing science is the development of theories and practical concepts for improving how clinicians and patients administer care and manage conditions. It merges the worlds of natural, applied, and human science into a multi-dimensional lens that explores new and better ways to deliver health services.
Admission requirements
Registration as a nurse with two years of 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.
i. Candidates who intend to follow Community Nursing Science must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.
ii. 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
i. 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.
ii. 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.
iii. 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
How much do nurses earn per month in South Africa?
The average salary for a Nurse in SA is R 341 620 gross per year (R 28 470 gross per month), which is 21% higher than South Africa’s national average salary. Salary Range: a Nurse can expect an average starting basic salary of R 144 200.
The highest salaries can exceed R 583 500 (excluding benefits and allowances).