Nursing at (UFH) University of Fort Hare
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Fort Hare. The vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences is to be a vibrant, competent, committed, and globally recognized faculty through the provision of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. The outstanding programs in the faculty provide students the opportunity to explore basic and applied sciences and health care careers.
The academic staff are student-focused and dedicated to providing high-quality educational experiences that expand student’s knowledge beyond the classroom into practical occupations that spur lifelong learning and a spirit of inquiry and reflection
The oldest department in the faculty since 1983 with undergraduate degrees such as B Cur and B Cur I et A, postgraduate diploma in Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, Master with specialties in community health, intensive care, Midwifery, Health Management & Nursing education, and Psychiatric Nursing, a pre-doctoral program and a Ph.D.
The department started with 4 B Cur students being situated in Cecilia Makiwane Hospital later moved to All Saints in Bisho and no 45 Commercial Road in East London. It joined the East London campus community in 2011 to occupy its teaching space in the new Teaching and Learning Centre.
Application and Selection Process:
- Completed application form obtainable from the University of Fort Hare
- Certified copies of Certificates
- Certified copy of an ID
- Certified passport, study permit (International students), and a copy of their SAQA-approved qualifications.
- Academic records
Admission and selection requirements:
New National Senior Certificate (NSC) Entrance Requirements: The 4 NSC subjects required at level 4 must satisfy the following Faculty-specific 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 programmes 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 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
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in District Health Management and Leadership
- Master in Nursing Science – Health Management
- Master in Nursing Science – Health Management
- Master in Nursing Science – Medical-surgical Nursing
- Masters in Public Health – MPH
- Masters in Public Health: Albertina Sisulu Executive Fellowship Programme
- Master of Nursing Science – Nursing Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Management HIV/AIDS
- Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Science – BHS (Hons) HMS
- Bachelor of Nursing Education and administration
- Master of Nursing Science – Psychiatric Nursing
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 StreetEast London,5201.