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B Nursing Science

Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Duration4 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS30Campuses1
Closed for 20262026 Undergraduate ApplicationsClosing 31 October 2025
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Course overview

About this course

B Nursing Science develops knowledge and practical capability in human health, clinical knowledge and evidence-based patient care. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

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.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

Mathematical LiteracyLevel 4 · 50%Published admission requirements: NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci 4 and level 3 in Maths/level 4 maths literacy
MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%Published admission requirements: NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci 4 and level 3 in Maths/level 4 maths literacy
Life SciencesLevel 4 · 50%Published admission requirements: NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci 4 and level 3 in Maths/level 4 maths literacy
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

NSC Deg with Engl and Life Sci 4 and level 3 in Maths/level 4 maths literacy

Further study

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.

Career possibilities

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.

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