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ECP

Start your future career in Nursing

Health & Wellness Sciences

FA C U LT Y

Bachelor of Nursing Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

CONTACT +27 (0)21 959 4410 nursingrecruitment@cput.ac.za

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The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Nursing students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.

Are you a nurturer at heart?

If you are passionate about helping people and are interested in working in the health sector, then become an innovative carer for the future.

A qualification in Nursing will offer you endless possibilities – from working in the local health sector at hospitals, laboratories or non-governmental organisations, to taking up opportunities abroad.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You enjoy working with people and would like to be involved in the health sector

YOU WILL STUDY AT

Bellville Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

Five years, full-time *Selection process includes an interview that could be face-to-face or other arrangements for applicants residing outside of Cape Town

WHAT YOU NEED Minimum Admission Requirements National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a Bachelors pass: • English Home Language or First Additional Language (4) • Mathematics (3); or Mathematical Literacy (4) • 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: • 27–29 for Bachelor of Nursing (Extended) Curriculum Programme) 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 SUBJECTS First year • Anatomy and Physiology 1 • Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Developmental) • Microbiology • Microbiology (Developmental)

• Academic Literacy • Nursing Science 1 • Nursing Science 1 (Developmental) • Learning for Role Taking Hours

Second year • Chemistry • Chemistry (Developmental) • Ethos and Professional Practice • Ethos and Professional Practice 1 (Developmental) • Nursing in the community 1

• Nursing in the community 1 (Developmental) • Learning for Role Taking Hours • Physics • Physics (Developmental) • Academic Literacy (Developmental)

Third year • Anatomy and Physiology 2 • Ethos and Professional Practice 2 • Introduction to Mental Health

• Nursing in the Community 2 • Nursing Science 2 • Pharmacology 2 • Sociology

Fourth year • Ethos and Professional Practice 3 • Nursing in the Community 3 • Community Midwifery • Mental Health

• Nursing Science 3 • Pharmacology 3 • Basic Nursing Research Methods • Learning for Role Taking Hours

Fifth year • Ethos and Professional Practice 4 • Nursing in the Community 4 • Midwifery (high risk)

• Research Project • Health Service Management • Pharmacology 4 • Learning for Role Taking Hours

Your on-the-job training For the duration of the course, you will gain practical experience at hospitals and various healthcare facilities.

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

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HOW TO APPLY Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE

Do you qualify to apply online?

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Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website

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Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps

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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

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

MANUAL APPLICATIONS

NOTE ANY ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Do you qualify to apply manually?

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.

CLOSING DATES

30 JUNE

+27 (0)21 959 6767 info@cput.ac.za www.cput.ac.za @cput @wearecput www.facebook.com/cput.ac.za

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