Baccalaureus Technologiae: Nursing Science at Tshwane University of Technology

BTech: (baccalaureus technologiae) To prepare and develop nurse practitioners (graduate nurse and midwife ) equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional values to meet the health care needs of people of all ages, and thereby contribute to the transformation of society.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a pass on Higher Grade in English and Biology or Physical Science.

Alternative and international qualifications will be assessed on the equivalent issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission.

Please note that the minimum requirements for registration at the South African Nursing Council as a learner nurse is an A-level or a Senior Certificate.

Selection criteria:

Selection is done in accordance with the South African Nursing Council.

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for admission to the qualification or to the foundation programme and will be invited for an interview with the departmental selection panel.

Successful candidates in the interview will then be invited to write an academic placement test in January, which will determine for which programme they will be registered.

• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree endorsement (four subjects with a minimum score of 4 in each) or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 4 for Mathematics and 4 for Life Sciences or 4 for Physical Sciences.

Alternative and international qualifications will be assessed on the equivalent issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission.

Please note that the minimum requirements for registration at the South African Nursing Council as a learner nurse is an A-level or a Senior Certificate.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.

Assessment procedures:

Selection is done in accordance with the South African Nursing Council.

Applicants with an APS of 27 and more will be invited for an interview with a departmental selection panel.

Applicants with an APS of 24 to 26 will be invited to write the TUT potential assessment, and depending on the results of the assessment, will be invited for an interview.

Successful applicants in the interview will then be invited to write an academic placement test in January that will determine for which programme they will be registered.

Minimum duration:

Four years.