Courses required to become a General Nurse in South Africa

This site currently lists 420 courses across 158 South African institutions that lead to becoming a General Nurse: 347 Postgraduate Diplomas, 70 Diplomas and 3 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a General Nurse in South Africa

The 158 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a General Nurse. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for General Nurses (1)

One option here: the Bachelor of Nursing at Wits. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Nursing Colleges that Offer Courses for General Nurses (157)

419 courses across 157 nursing colleges lead toward a career as a General Nurse, including the Nursing Specialty Programme (SANC Regulation R.683) and Diploma in Nursing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a General Nurse

420 courses

Universities (1)

Nursing Colleges (419)