Nursing at (UL) University of Limpopo
Department Of Nursing Sciences (Turfloop Campus)
Welcome to the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Limpopo. Department of Nursing Science is one of the departments in the School of Healthcare Sciences. The department consists of highly qualified staff members who produce independent Professional nurses, Midwives, and Community and Psychiatric nurses. The department strives to ensure quality healthcare services by producing qualified nurses.
Studying a four-year undergraduate degree will equip you to be an independent skilled professional nurse who can assist in improving the health status of the community, and reduce high morbidity and mortality rate. During the undergraduate program, you will be professionally socialized into becoming a skilled, knowledgeable, and independent nurse practitioner. Candidates who complete the program will register with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurses and midwives. You will automatically be placed in the hospitals and clinics upon completion of the degree.
Qualified candidates can further get employed in the following areas:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Occupational industries such as mines, schools e.t.c
- Nursing schools
The department offers both undergraduate (B.Nurs) and postgraduate nursing qualifications (PHC, M.Nurs & PhD). Check the admission criteria to assist you with the application process. All programs offered by the department are recognized by the South African Nursing Council for registration and, are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Nursing Teaching and Learning Methodology
The teaching strategy adopted is Outcomes Based Education the following is used to achieve the outcomes:
- Problem-based learning activities are activities that encourage learners to engage in problem-solving of work-related problems which will develop your thinking and reasoning skills.
- Case studies are given to learners so that they can be able to present cases in different learning areas.
- Self-directed learning is used so that the learners can take responsibility for carrying all activities related to their learning independently.
- Facilitation in class by lecturers is used whereby learners are engaged in building up knowledge by interacting with colleagues and facilitators during training.
- Each scheduled period requires active participation and often group work.
Nursing Contacts details
Physical Address: University of Limpopo Department of Nursing Science, New R-block First Floor, Private Bag x 1106 Sovenga 0727
Contact Person
Mrs MA Kgatle
Tel : 015 268 2384/2385/3173
Fax : 015 268 3080.