Applicants must meet ALL the following compulsory minimum requirements, not some of them.

• A matriculation certificate qualifying for admission for a diploma/degree.

• English at least level 4 (HG D/SG C) or above

• Life Science /Biology/Physiology at least level 4 (HG D/SG C) or above.

• Mathematics at least level 3 or (HG E /SG D) or Maths Literacy at least level 4 or above

• Any one of Physical Science/Agriculture/Geography; passed with at least level 3 (HG E/SG D) or above

• Minimum total Admission Point Score (APS) of the six subjects with highest levels should not be less than 25 (Excluding Life Orientation)

A previous qualification in a Nursing or similar programme is not considered as a requirement for admission and does not

replace the above.

Certificates not registrable with the South African Nursing Council (e.g. ABET) will not be considered.

Applicants with a disability will be considered only in terms of the inherent requirements of the nursing duties.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED:

• To sign an agreement with the Department of Health to work back the number of years trained

• To attend lectures for theoretical knowledge and do Work Integrated Learning in health facilities as required by the South African Nursing Council.

Students will receive a fixed monthly stipend for the duration of their study and will not be put on posts.

There are no fees payable to be admitted at the College.

(If you are not contacted after 1 March 2022, please consider your application unsuccessful)

Applicants are encouraged to apply online on the official Mpumalanga Department of Health website.

Physical applications must be addressed to:

The Director HRD, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Private Bag X11285,

Mbombela, 1200, or hand delivered at the Mpumalanga Provincial Government Office, Building no 3, Riverside Park, Nelspruit.

Documents required (If applying online, the documents will be required when shortlisted)

• Application form (MCoN001) , no CV

• Copy of Matriculation Certificate/ statement of results or midyear grade 12 results for those who are still in Grade 12, certified within three months of closing date.

• Copy of Identity document certified within three months of closing date.

• Proof of Residence from your local municipal authority or Tribal Authority

Applicants currently in grade 12 are to update their results online after final results are issued or submit by hand before 15 January 2022. No faxed or e-mailed applications are allowed.

Due to the large number of applications normally received, communication will be limited only to candidates considered for selection.

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Reasons to consider schooling at Mpumalanga College of Nursing Application 2022/2023?

You will go through a rigorous and accredited world class training.
The professors are of a high class
You will be trained in a safe and secured place.

Our school can boast of some of the best laboratories where you are given first hand training on the most modern equipment in the world before you enter the job market with a set of ready clinical skills.

Things to note as you consider applying to Mpumalanga College of Nursing Application

All prospective applicants should possess the needed minimum qualification needed as demanded by the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or its equal; i.e. school leaving certificate that is required for one to attain admission to higher certificate or diploma programmes.

Provisional admission will be done on based on levels/grades gotten obtained during the Grade 12 June/September examinations or confirmation that study leave is being processed by the current employer. However the final decision for studying at Mpumalanga College of Nursing Application will depend on the Grade 12 results. Also, there has to be confirmation that the prospective applicant has been granted study leave by the employer and has not attained the pensionable age (55-60) applicable to all college programmes;

There are specific requirements to all individual programmes. The Admission Point System (APS) is used for allocating point values to your NSC subjects or equivalent:

Mpumalanga College of Nursing Application Admission Requirement
You should have the following:
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Biology ( are taken as Matriculation subjects)

Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have the following:
Mathematics level 4 or literacy level 5,
Physical Science level 4 and Life Science Level 4

You will benefit from practical clinical training in both the general and midwifery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, the community. You will also gain some practical training from the community health service facilities within the  province.

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FOR A BACHELOR DEGREE IN NURSING SCIENCES (BCUR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Mathematics
Physical Science
Life Science
National Senior Certificate(NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 4, with:

English (50-59%)

First additional or home language (50-59%)

Life Science (50-59%)

Maths literacy (50-59%)

Life Orientation (50-59%)

FOR DIPLOMA IN NURSING
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate(NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 3 OR 4, depending on the institution.

English (50-59%)

First additional or home language (50-59%)

Four other subjects (50-59%)

Life Orientation (50-59%)

FOR HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN AUXILIARY NURSING
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate(NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4, depending on the institution.

English (50-59%)

First additional or home language (50-59%)

Four other subjects (50-59%)

Life Orientation (50-59%)

FOR POSTGRADUATE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN NURSING
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
In order to enroll in a course like you have to complete:

Bachelor in Nursing Science( or equivalent) or a degree and comprehensive diploma

Diploma in nursing and midwifery

Advance diploma in midwifery, staff nurse and advanced diploma

And you need to have the experience to some applied course