MEDICLINIC DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025
Programme Description
DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025
This is a three-year programme leading to registration as a Registered General Nurse.
Program content:
First Year
Professional Practice 1
Integrated Science 1
Psychology & Sociology
Anatomy 1
Physiology 1
Nursing Science 1
Second Year
Professional Practice 2
Anatomy 2
Physiology 2
Nursing Science 2
Third Year
Professional Practice 3.1 (Management)
Professional Practice 3.2 (Management)
Nursing Science 3
Admission Requirements
SENIOR CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING 2025
From 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, which meets the minimum requirements for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education;
English level 4;
Life Science (Biology) l
Admission Requirements
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
From 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, which meets the minimum requirements for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education;
English level 4;
Life Science (Biology) level 4 or Physical Science level 3;
Mathematics Literacy level 4 or Mathematics level 3;
Minimum of 23 points (24 points if Mathematical Literacy applies),
which excludes Life Orientation;
Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
OLD SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Before 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
Grade 12 with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher;
English with a minimum mark of HG symbol D or SG symbol C;
Life (Biology) with a minimum mark of HG symbol D and SD symbol
C, OR Physical Science with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and
SD symbol D;
Mathematics with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and SG symbol
D;
Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
National Vocational Certificate, equivalent to Grade 12 at an NQF level 4
English level 5;
Life Science (Biology) level 5 or Physical Science level 4;
Mathematics Literacy level 5 or Mathematics level 4;
Minimum 26 points (27 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which
excludes Life Orientation;
Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as recommendation.
THE RPL APPLICANT HAS TO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
Hold a valid Matric (Grade 12) with admission to a Diploma or National
Vocational Certificate, meeting the required APS score (as indicated
above), or an old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks or
higher, including the compulsory subjects.
If a candidate does not have one of the Science (Biology) or Physical Science (on a Grade 12 level), they can
apply for entrance to the programme via RPL if:
o 25 years and older;
o Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience in
healthcare;
o Write and pass the relevant RPL course;
Submit a motivational letter from their employer, if applicable.
Note: A candidate can RPL only one subject.
Payment of a non-refundable application fee
Recognition of prior learning based on criterion-referenced assessment of students with healthcare-related experience, if applicable
South African Citizenship
Applicants will also undergo psychometric testing, an interview and a health assessment as part of the selection process.
You may have to travel to the nearest approved learning centre for theoretical instructions.
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