National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a Bachelors pass:
• English Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (4); or Mathematical Literacy (5)
• Life Sciences (4) or Physical Sciences (4)
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You therefore need to score a minimum of 30 on the APS for the Bachelor of Nursing.
Preference will be given to candidates with higher APS scores. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Additional Admission Requirements
As part of selection process, you will be invited for an interview. You will need to provide proof of your first completed Hepatitis B immunisation schedule that will continue, South African Nursing Council (SANC) related indemnity, and other forms.
Note: The selection process includes an interview that could be face-to-face, or other arrangements for applicants residing outside of Cape Town.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
Future studies
Postgraduate Diplomas in the following speciality areas:
• Oncology
• Health Services Management
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Primary Care Nursing
• Nursing Education
Future industries
Public healthcare facilities: Hospitals, community health centres, clinics
Private healthcare facilities: National and international specialised hospitals, psychiatric, rehabilitation centres, tuberculosis hospitals
Laboratories
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Blood transfusion services
Work and research projects/trials
Step down facilities, such as gerontology services, hospice, private home care, etc.
Occupational health facilities
Future career
Registered Professional Nurse (general/specialised units)
Lecturer
Case Manager
Healthcare Manager for hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, etc.
Rep for medical/pharmaceutical companies
Private health sector, pharmacies, aesthetic clinics, private practitioners
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
NOTE ANY ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
Please note: The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences annually receives a high volume of applications, and placement in the programmes is limited. As a result, the Faculty prioritises first-choice applications, and therefore recommends that applicants use their second- and thirdchoice application options at alternate faculties within CPUT.
