University of the Western CapeBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Nursing
Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
Duration4 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
About this course
Bachelor of Nursing is an official University of the Western Cape programme in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences. Programme structure, modules and selection rules may be updated by UWC.
What you may study
Biomedical sciences; professional practice; ethics; communication; clinical or laboratory skills; supervised practical learning; and discipline-specific health sciences. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Recommended school subjects
English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences.
These are general recommendations, not confirmed minimum subject rules.Other admission conditions
Official UWC programme code 8311. Confirm the latest selection rules and capacity requirements on the linked UWC programme page.
Possible study paths
Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Relevant honours, postgraduate diploma, clinical specialisation, master's or research study, subject to professional and institutional admission rules.
Where this qualification may lead
Roles in clinical practice, community health, laboratories, rehabilitation, health services or research, depending on the qualification and required professional registration.
Study locations
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