The Diploma in Nursing is a diploma offered by Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Nursing at Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Diploma endorsement
- English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and Life Sciences (or Physical Sciences) are typically required, alongside a competitive admission score
- Applicants are usually required to be 18 years or older
- Exact admission requirements and the score needed vary by institution - confirm directly with the institution before applying
What you study
About Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Nursing at Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus, accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
After you graduate
Careers After Diploma in Nursing
Course intelligence for Diploma in Nursing
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Registered Nurse appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Diploma in Nursing.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS doesn’t usually fund nursing college fees directly. Students at public nursing colleges are more commonly funded through National or Provincial Department of Health bursary schemes, while private nursing institutions typically arrange their own bursaries or payment plans. Ask Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus and your provincial Department of Health about current funding options.
Admission chances
Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Diploma in Nursing in 2027
- Check that you qualify. Compare your marks against the requirements above before you pay an application fee.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if a fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus directly.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
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Source: SANC nursing education institution accreditation list (2026), last verified 2026-08-31. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lilitha College of Nursing - Queenstown Campus before applying.