University of Fort Hare Nursing Requirements

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University of Fort Hare Nursing Requirements

University of Fort Hare Nursing Requirements

The University of Fort Hare may be the ideal place for you to pursue a nursing degree if you have a love for healthcare and want to change people’s lives. However, it’s necessary to understand the admission requirements to ensure a smooth application procedure. You can navigate the processes required to start your nursing career by using the detailed guide to the University of Fort Hare nursing prerequisites provided on this page.

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur)

A registered professional nurse who is clinically focused, service-oriented, and autonomous will be able to provide comprehensive care across all health realms with the help of this qualification, as established by the relevant legal framework. According to the definition given in this context, comprehensive nursing is described as “Nursing interventions that integrate and apply the scientific process of the full range of nursing that is general, community, obstetric, and mental health that promotes and maintains the health status of health care delivery.” The qualified learner will also use research that is supported by evidence to advance nursing practice.
Target Audience:
This qualification is suited for:
A person who wants to become a professional nurse.
Staff Nurses who wish to become professional nurses.
Persons at a commensurate level in Health and Allied Health Sciences who wish to change direction and move into nursing.
Those wishing to progress towards qualification as a Master or Doctor of Nursing and beyond.

Minimum Credits: 480

Admission and selection requirements:

Entry requirements for the new National Senior Certificate (NSC): The four NSC subjects needed for level 4 must meet the requirements listed below. requirements particular to the faculty
Qualification Degree Codes Subject Requirements Level of Achievement Total Points Credits
B Nursing 84035 English 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%) 20
Physical Science 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) 28/29 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Any other two subjects from 4 (50-59%) 20
the designated list 4 (50-59%) 20

Minimum entrance requirements (Matric written before 2008) for Bachelor of Nursing programs are as follows:

      Science or Stats
B Nursing Science 32 E(SG) Double points value for Maths and of either Biology or Physical Science

Determination of Selection Rating

Use the following table to determine the Selection (Swedish) Rating:

Matriculation symbol A B c D E F
Points rating            
HG 8 7 6

 

 

 

 

5 4 3
SG 6 5 4 3 2 1

 

Legal Requirements:

In terms of current relevant legislation:

  • Students are required to be registered with the University as well as the SANC as students for the duration of the period of learning
  • SANC registration is paid for by the university
  • Students must have access to clinical facilities of health service providers accredited by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding in place with the relevant ETQA for the practical component.
  • Clinical training shall be done in general and midwifery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, communities, and community health service facilities in the Eastern Cape Province.
  • Clinical and work-based experiences must comply with the current regulations of the SANC.

Duration of the degree: 4 years

Contact details:

Dr. AP Okeyo Telephone no: 043 704 7585
Email: aokeyo@ufh.ac.za

Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Fort Hare – East London Campus
Private Bag X9083

5 Oxford Street
East London
5201

Course Code: 

84000
Level of Study:
Undergraduate
Duration:
4 years
Department:
Nursing Science
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