Do you want to study Nursing? If yes, you can study Nursing at universities and colleges with Maths Literacy stream, without having a pure Mathematics subject from high school. This is good news to learners who are not fascinated with the complexities of numbers and calculations.
On the other hand, this is a big plus for the learners who have pure mathematics grade 12 subject. Why? Because it is more easier to get accepted into nursing qualifications with pure mathematics.
Let’s look at the general requirements for nursing degrees at South African Universities below:
- Minimum APS of 30,
- English 5 (60%+),
- Mathematics 4 (50%+), or Mathematics Literacy 5 (60%+)
- Physical Sciences 4 (50%+)
- Life Sciences 4 (50%+).
Important: If you intend to study nursing at WITS or the University of Johannesburg (UJ), you will not get accepted if you have Mathematical Literacy. These universities require pure Mathematics for nursing studies.
Where Can I study Nursing with Maths Literacy in South Africa?
Below are the universities where you can easily study Nursing with Maths Literacy and not Pure Maths, in South Africa:
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) offers a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Math Literacy is typically accepted, but the specific requirements may vary from year to year. Besides Maths Literacy, applicants are usually required to have Life Sciences or Physical Sciences. The minimum Admission Points Score (APS) is also an important factor in the selection process.
Contact Information:
- Website: UWC Nursing
- Email: admissions@uwc.ac.za
- Phone: +27 21 959 2911
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), you can pursue a Diploma in Nursing. The entry requirements include an NSC with an endorsement for diploma entry. Maths Literacy is accepted, but applicants must also have passed Life Sciences and another subject related to health sciences.
Contact Information:
- Website: CPUT Nursing
- Email: info@cput.ac.za
- Phone: +27 21 959 6767
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) offers both a Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing. To be considered, applicants need an NSC with an endorsement for either diploma or degree entry. Maths Literacy is accepted based on overall performance, and key subjects include Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Contact Information:
- Website: DUT Nursing
- Email: info@dut.ac.za
- Phone: +27 31 373 2000
University of Johannesburg (UJ) (MAths Lit Not Accepted)
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) provides a Bachelor of Nursing programme. Applicants must have an NSC with an endorsement for degree entry. Maths Literacy is NOT accepted, and candidates are also required to have passed Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Contact Information:
- Website: UJ Nursing
- Email: myfuture@uj.ac.za
- Phone: +27 11 559 4555
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) offers a Diploma in Nursing. To get accepted, students need an NSC with an endorsement for diploma entry, and Maths Literacy is considered. Essential subjects include Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Contact Information:
- Website: TUT Nursing
- Email: general@tut.ac.za
- Phone: +27 12 382 5911
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) offers a Bachelor of Nursing programme, accepting applicants with an NSC endorsed for degree entry. Maths Literacy is accepted.
Contact Information:
- Website: NMU Nursing
- Email: info@mandela.ac.za
- Phone: +27 41 504 1111
Private Nursing Colleges
Several private nursing colleges, such as Netcare Education and Life Healthcare College of Learning, also accept students with Maths Literacy.
Netcare Education:
- Website: Netcare Nursing
- Email: admissions@netcare.co.za
- Phone: +27 11 719 6000
Life Healthcare College:
- Website: Life Healthcare
- Email: college@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Phone: +27 11 219 9000
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