Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at University of Pretoria

BSc Veterinary Nursing course is designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare.

Admission requirements

Entry into the BVetNurs programme is highly competitive due to the popularity of the programme and limited available spaces.

Selection is based on academic merit.

The Faculty does not determine specific selection cut-off values as these are determined by the strength of the applications in a particular year.

Entry into the BVetNurs programme is highly competitive due to the popularity of the programme and limited available spaces.

Selection is based on academic merit.

The Faculty does not determine specific selection cut-off values as these are determined by the strength of the applications in a particular year.

School-leavers

A valid NSC/IEB/Cambridge qualification with admission for degree purposes.

Subject requirements and the required Admission Point Score (APS) as indicated in the table below.

The APS is calculated from the achievement levels obtained in the six 20-credit subjects of the NSC.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Conditional admission is based on Grade 11 final examination results, final admission on NSC/IEB performance in Mathematics, English and Physical Science, as well as the Veterinary Value-added Form (VVAF).

Additional admission criteria may be used including an interview and additional selection tests. School-leaving applicants who are conditionally admitted based on their Grade 11 results will forfeit their placement if their NSC APS is more than 2 points lower than the Grade 11 APS used for conditional admission.

Applicants with previous higher education exposure

There is an opportunity for students with previous higher education experience to also apply for the BVetNurs programme.

International students

A small number of international students may be admitted to the programme, including those from neighbouring Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.

Applicants who are accepted receive a letter of confirmation from the University, which will facilitate their application for a study permit.

A valid study permit, obtained in the country of origin, is a prerequisite for registration.

The National Benchmark Test (NBT) may be required from international applicants. (www.nbt.ac.za) International applicants must comply with all UP’s and the Department of Home Affairs’ regulations related to international students.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level

English Home

Language or

English First

Additional Language

Mathematics Physical Science

APS
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS
Level
4 D 4 D 4 D 28

Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects will be considered for
admission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will
be considered for admission.

Minimum duration of study 3 years