Bachelor of Nursing Course Requirements at University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape · Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Nursing is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. 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.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Nursing at University of the Western Cape
Minimum of 30 UWC points. Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6; Life Sciences Code 4.
About this course
This qualification prepares students for professional nursing practice, covering health sciences theory alongside supervised clinical training in hospital and community health settings. Students learn patient care, health promotion and clinical decision-making. Graduates are eligible to register as professional nurses.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of 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 Bachelor of Nursing.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
University of the Western Cape’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 University of the Western Cape and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- 30 UWC Points
- Campus
- Main Campus, Bellville
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Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.