Courses required to become a Registered Nurse in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Registered Nurse in South Africa, offered at Durban University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University and North-West University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 9 courses across 8 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Registered Nurse: 9 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 Registered Nurse in South Africa

The 8 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Registered 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 Registered Nurses (8)

9 courses across 8 universities lead toward a career as a Registered Nurse, including the Bachelor in Nursing 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 Registered Nurse

9 courses

Universities (9)

Durban University of Technology logo

Bachelor in Nursing

DUT · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC Points: 28
Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Nursing

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
See requirements
Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Nursing Extended

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 5 years
See requirements
North-West University logo

Bachelor of Nursing

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 25+
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 Free State logo

Bachelor of Nursing

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
AP 30
University of the Western Cape logo30 UWC Points
University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Nursing

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC 38