Courses required to become a Midwife in South Africa

This site currently lists 7 courses across 7 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Midwife: 7 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 Midwife in South Africa

The 7 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Midwife. 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 Midwifes (7)

7 courses across 7 universities lead toward a career as a Midwife, including the Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (BNAM) and Bachelor of Nursing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Midwife

7 courses

Universities (7)

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logo

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (BNAM)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 18+
University of Johannesburg logo

Bachelor of Nursing

University of Johannesburg · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 30
University of KwaZulu-Natal logo

Bachelor of Nursing

UKZN · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 30+
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Nursing Science

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 28+
University of the Witwatersrand logo

Bachelor of Nursing

Wits · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
No standard APS - Wits uses…
University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Nursing

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC 38
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Nursing

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 24+