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 WILL STUDY AT
YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You enjoy working with people and would like to be involved in the health sector
Bellville Campus
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)
Second year
• Chemistry
• Chemistry (Developmental)
• Ethos and Professional Practice
• Ethos and Professional Practice 1 (Developmental)
• Nursing in the community 1
Third year
• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Ethos and Professional Practice 2
• Introduction to Mental Health
Fourth year
• Ethos and Professional Practice 3
• Nursing in the Community 3
• Community Midwifery
• Mental Health
Fifth year
• Ethos and Professional Practice 4
• Nursing in the Community 4
• Midwifery (high risk)
• Academic Literacy
• Nursing Science 1
• Nursing Science 1 (Developmental)
• Learning for Role Taking Hours
• Nursing in the community 1 (Developmental)
• Learning for Role Taking Hours
• Physics
• Physics (Developmental)
• Academic Literacy (Developmental)
• Nursing in the Community 2
• Nursing Science 2
• Pharmacology 2
• Sociology
• Nursing Science 3
• Pharmacology 3
• Basic Nursing Research Methods
• Learning for Role Taking Hours
• 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.
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?
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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.
