Nursing at (UJ) University of Johannesburg

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Nursing at (UJ) University of Johannesburg

The Department of Nursing Sciences is proud to present the programs that are described on this website. Our guarantee of academic quality lies in the fact that the academics of the University of Johannesburg constantly develop and upgrade every program.

The Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences, of which this Department is part, also strives to give excellent service to every student.

Educational Approach

The School of Nursing Sciences at University of Johannesburg follows a multi-modal approach to education to meet the needs of every learner. These modes include:

  • Weekday lectures
  • Block System
  • Web

Accreditation of Programmes

All program​mes offered at the School of Nursing Sciences are approved by:

  • SA Nursing Council
  • SAQA
  • HEQC

University of Johannesburg UJ Nursing Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (NCV)

For admission to a Degree (4 years) the applicant must have:

• An NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education / Training.

• Achieved a minimum of 70% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as a fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.

• Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 70%. For admission to a BCom Degree and BA Degree (3 years) the applicant must have:

• An NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.

• Achieved a minimum of 60% for 6 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as a fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.

• Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 60%. For admission to a National Diploma (3 years) the applicant must have:

• An NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.

• An achievement of at least 60% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• An achievement of at least 60% in English as a Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language.

• An achievement of at least 60% in Mathematics or 70% in Mathematics Literacy – taken as fundamental subjects.

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE FOR ADULTS (NASCA) AND AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE (ASC)

Proposed admission requirements for applicants holding the National Senior Certificate for Adults (NASCA) or the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) for qualifications in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The B-degree endorsement is a legal requirement to be admitted into the undergraduate Degree programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Thus for both the NASCA and ASC for admission to a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences the Senate Discretionary Approval process will be followed.

Admission requirements

The entrance requirements for registration for a Master’s program are as follows:

  • The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science with a minimum of 480 approved credits at NQF level 8 Nursing
  • A minimum of 50% in Research Methodology may qualify him/her to register for a Master’s program in Nursing Science.
  • The candidate must hold a post in the field of specialization associated with the Master’s program studies.
  • The student must also have an appropriate certificate of registration with the SA Nursing Council in the field of specialization of the proposed master’s programme in Nursing Science. The candidate who wishes to apply for a Master’s program in Nursing Education and Nursing Management must also have passed Nursing Education and Nursing Management at a third-year level (NQF 8).
  • The candidate who wishes to apply for a Master’s program in Psychiatric Nursing Science must also pass the specific selection program of this course. More information is available from the prospective supervisors concerned.
  • The candidate who aims to study for a Master’s program in the Department of Nursing Sciences at the University of Johannesburg must arrange an orientation meeting with the supervisor. This is to ensure that the candidate is familiar with the selection criteria and other aspects of the Master’s Degree.

Contact Us

Physical Address:6th FloorJohn Orr Building, Doornfontein CampusCorner of Siemert and Beit Street,Doornfontein.