Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Stellenbosch

It aims to expose students to be more comprehensively qualified than before, with a scope that includes obstetric skills, mental health, and primary health care skills.

The qualification prepares nurses and midwives to work with all patients, stabilized or not, and to take responsibility for health care in any context.

Minimum Requirement

Write the NBTs AQL and MAT by 30 June
• An aggregate of at least 50% for the NSC or an equivalent qualification (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 40%
• Life Sciences 50%

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration: 4 years

Can a nurse become a doctor?

Nurses and doctors are both essential parts of the healthcare field and work together closely to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

But a registered nurse (RN) can become a medical doctor (MD), as long as they go through the additional schooling, training, and exams.

Which subject is best for nursing?

To get onto a nursing degree, you generally need an A level, Advanced Higher or equivalent qualification in at least one science from biology, chemistry, physics, applied science, health and social care, psychology, sociology, or physical education, plus two other subjects.

How much do advanced midwives earn in South Africa?

R640,171 (ZAR)/yr.

How much do nurses in SA earn per month?

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).