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)
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:
| 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
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