Nursing at ( WSU ) Walter Sisulu University
Advanced Diploma in Nursing
It is very important to determine first what you want to study before you start the online application process. The other most important thing you should know is whether you meet the admission minimum requirements for the choices you are making. The endorsement for the certificate and the achievement levels for the specific subject stated as a requirement must be met. You must read the Prospectus for 2019 admission requirements
BACHELOR OF NURSING (HONS)
The degree is optional for the R879 (Regulation of the SANC) product.
The Purpose
- To strengthen research skills, managerial skills and educational skills acquired at Bachelor’s degree level.
- To develop a specialisation in the area of interest to improve the quality of care through proper planning and input to policy formulation.
- To conduct research for the improvement of nursing and health services and to utilise research for the provision of quality care.
- To increase the understanding of dynamics in health care and health service.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field of nursing or equivalent
- Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council
- Proof of membership with any South African Nursing Professional Organisation.
- The candidate must have obtained 60% in the area of specialisation or have passed an additional entry examination designed for candidates who obtained less than 60% in the area of specialisation at the Bachelor’s degree level.
- Students who have conducted a research project may be credited.
Summary of Courses
| QUALIFICATION/COURSES | CODES | CREDITS |
| Honours Bachelor of Nursing Option: Nursing Management | ||
| Nursing and Health Service Management | HNM 4000 | 48 |
| Research Methodology | NRM 4000 | 32 |
| Research Project | RPH 4000 | 40 |
| Computer Skills | CNN 4001 | 08(128) |
| Honours Bachelor of Nursing Option: Nursing Education | ||
| Nursing Education | HNE 4000 | 40 |
| Research Methodology | NRM 4000 | 32 |
| Research Project | RPH 4000 | 40 |
| Computer Skills | CNN 4001 | 08(120) |
| Honours Bachelor of NursingOption: Community Health Nursing | ||
| Community Health Nursing | HCN 4000 | 40 |
| Research Methodology | NRM 4000 | 32 |
| Research Project | RPH 4000 | 40 |
| Computer Skills | CNN 4000 | 08(120) |
BACHELOR OF NURSING
- Qualification Code: MT5211 (NQF Level 7)
- Minimum credits for qualification: 480; credit value 524
Rules for Nursing Science Programmes – Degrees and Diplomas
- The rules and regulations which follow must be read in conjunction with those of the Faculty of Health Sciences, provisions of the Higher Education Act, University Statute, general rules and regulations of the University, and of the South African Nursing Council.
- Where a learner includes a module(s) from another faculty, the rules and regulations of that faculty apply to that/those module(s).
Purpose of the Programme
- A Nursing Degree leads to registration with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse (general, psychiatric, community) and midwife (Regulation R425).
- This program aims to prepare fully-fledged nursing professionals, comprehensively trained, and capable of providing preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care, with special emphasis on rural communities.
- The graduates must have values, competencies, knowledge, and role development that will give foundation to continue to grow and learn in their profession.
Delivery Mode
- Full-time Contact.
- The program will be delivered in a format that will be accessible to full-time students. It will be in the form of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practical sessions followed by placement in different health services. The focus is on problem-based learning and community-based education
Minimum Entry Requirements
Senior Certificate
- Minimum admission score of 32
- The age of entrance shall be 17 years to 36 years. Minimum educational requirements – 12 years of schooling. Matriculation exemption with the following subjects:
- English E (HG) or D (SG)
- Biology E (HG) or D (SG)
- Physical Science E (HG) or D (SG), E (SG) may be considered on merit if the other symbols are above the minimum requirements.
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Minimum statutory NSC requirements for the degree must be met:
Compulsory Subjects
- NSC achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in IsiXhosa as a home language or first additional
- NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English
- NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics literacy or
- NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics
- NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences NSC
- achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
Not compulsory subjects
- 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
- 4 (50-59%) in Information Technology.
- Admission of students shall be once a year.
- Applicant must be medically fit.
- The closing date for applications will be 30 September, however, late applications will be considered under certain circumstances
- Persons above 23 years of age with a Senior Certificate and conditional exemption from South African Higher Education.
- Failure to obtain the mature age exemption – the student with be disqualified.
International Students
- Must produce a valid student permit.
- Submit proof of the assessment of qualifications by SAQA.
- Statement from the professional body of the country of origin that the qualification obtained will be recognised.
How do I apply?
You may apply online if you have never registered at WSU before by opening the link:
http://itsapp.cle.intra.wsu.ac.za:7771/pls/prodi03/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view
- Complete all the information that is requested and note that all fields with a red asterisk are compulsory and will not allow you to proceed if left blank or incorrect information is supplied.
- It is compulsory to have an email address. You may create one on Gmail or Yahoo.
- All the communication that will follow after you have successfully completed your application will be sent to the email address you have provided.
- Should you encounter a problem during the application process, send us your query to supportappl@wsu.ac.za.
- You will be advised if additional information is required to assist during the assessment process.
- If you completed the NSC certificate after 2008, you do not have to upload this information as we already have access to it.
- You will also be asked to apply for residence and financial assistance. Email addresses will be sent to you with directives to the process for applying.
Duration of Courses
- Four years full-time only.
Admission/Selection Procedure
- Students are selected based on their academic achievements.
- The selection committee is made up of members of the Faculty.