FS School of Nursing
Free State School of Nursing –Eastern Campus
Programmes
A. DIPLOMA IN NURSING R171 – ACCESS CRITERIA
The access criteria for the Free State School of Nursing is guided by:
- Government Gazette 41474 of 2 March 2018 – Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs.
- National Department of Health: National Policy on Nursing Education and Training.
- SANC 2013 Diploma in Nursing Qualification Framework
SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN 2008 OR LATER
National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with six subjects from the designated list or equivalent certificate
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- AP score 25 and above (6 Subjects and Life Orientation)
- Life Orientation counted as 1 irrespective of the level obtained
Compulsory
- English level 4 (50-59%) and above
- Mathematic Literacy (50-59%) and above
- Life Science (50-59%) and above
Recommended
- Computer Literacy Grade 9
- Preference will be given to candidates for Physical Science
SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008
- Matriculation Exemption or the equivalent thereof
- M-Score 23 and above (A maximum of 6 subjects)
Compulsory
- English HG (50%, E Symbol) and above or SG (60%, D Symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology HG (50%) and above or SG (60%) and above
- Mathematics HG (40%) / SG (50%) or Commercial Mathematics SG (50%)
Recommended
- Preference will be given to candidates for Physical Science
B. HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN AUXILIARY NURSING R169 – ACCESS CRITERIA
The access criteria for the Free State School of Nursing is guided by:
- Government Gazette 41474 of 2 March 2018 – Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs.
- National Department of Health: National Policy on Nursing Education and Training.
- SANC 2013 Diploma in Nursing Qualification Framework
Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria
Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated in 2008
- Matric Certificate or the equivalent thereof
- AP Score 23 and above
- English level 4
- Life Science level 4
- Mathematic Literacy level 4
- Preference will be given to candidates with Computer Literacy Grades and Physical Science
Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008
- Matric Certificate or the equivalent thereof
- M-Score 20 and above
- English SG (50%, D symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology
- Preference will be given to candidates with Mathematics and Physical Science
C. ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY R1497 – ACCESS CRITERIA
Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria
- Matric Certificate or the equivalent thereof
- Diploma in Nursing (NQF level 6)
- Registration as a General Nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
HOW TO CALCULATE THE APPS AND M-SCORE
CALCULATION OF ACADEMIC POINT SCORE (APS)
The Free State School of Nursing’s point system for converting your Grade 12 achievement to an Admission Point Score is explained in the table below. Column 1 (NSC level of achievement, Percentage) and Column 2 (APS) gives the NSC of achievement that is awarded for percentages attained in your Grade 12 subjects (Six subjects from the designated list)
| Matric Subject Symbol / Mark received in Matric Exam | (APs) (Admission Point Score) |
|---|---|
| A (80% – 100%) | 7 |
| B (70% – 79%) | 6 |
| C (60% – 69%) | 5 |
| D (50% – 59%) | 4 |
| E (40% – 49%) | 3 |
| F (30% – 39%) | 2 |
| G (0% – 29%) | 1 |
CALCULATION OF M – SCORE [MATRICULATION PRIOR 2008]<
| Symbol | HG Subject | Score | SG Subject | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 6 | ||
| B | 7 | 5 | ||
| C | 6 | 4 | ||
| D | 5 | 3 | ||
| E | 4 | 2 | ||
| F | 3 | 1 |
Please note: if you are selected then you will be required to attach a Police Clearance Certificate
CONTACT DETAILS
SOUTHERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MC. Mofahla
Kolbe Avenue
National Hospital Grounds
Private Bag X20520
Bloemfontein
Tel: 051 403 9831
NB:For applications from Mangaung Metro & Xhariep District
NORTHERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MMJ. Mokhomo
Mothusi Road
Bongani Hospital Grounds
Private Bag X290
Welkom
Tel: 057 396 3710
NB: For applications from Lejweleputswa & Fezile Dabi Districts
EASTERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MA. Mofokeng
Mampoi Street
Mofumahadi Manapo Mopedi Hospital Grounds
QwaQwa
Tel: 058 718 3341
NB: For applications from Thabo Mofutsanyane District.