Nursing at (UJ) University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Nursing (4 years)

BCUR NURSING

Nurses are responsible for determining the needs of patients and planning a nursing care plan for each appointment

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (NCV)

For admission to a Degree (4 years) the applicant must have:

• A NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education / and Training.

• Achieved a minimum of 70% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.

• Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 70%. For admission to a BCom Degree and BA Degree (3 years) the applicant must have:

• A NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.

• Achieved a minimum of 60% for 6 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.

• Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 60%. For admission to a National Diploma (3 years) the applicant must have:

• A NCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training. • An achievement of at least 60% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.

• An achievement of at least 60% in English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language.

• An achievement of at least 60% in Mathematics or 70% in Mathematics Literacy – taken as fundamental subjects.

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE FOR ADULTS (NASCA) AND AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE (ASC)

Proposed admission requirements for applicants holding the National Senior Certificate for Adults (NASCA) or the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) for qualifications in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The B-degree endorsement is a legal requirement to be admitted into the undergraduate Degree programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Thus for both the NASCA and ASC for admission to a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences the Senate Discretionary Approval process will be followed. Applications will be dealt with by the Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee for recommendation to the Faculty Board. Faculty Board will then refer the approved applications to Senate for Senate Discretionary approval

APPLICATION PROCESS

The University of Johannesburg offers two ways for you to apply for admission. You can either apply via our paper application process or the online application system.

APPLICATION PROCESS PAPER APPLICATIONS

Step 1: Select your qualification study choices 1 and 2. (Ensure you meet the admission requirements as set out in this prospectus.)

Step 2: Complete the academic application form with a payment of R200 for a paper application (no payment required for online application).

Step 3: Once you have submitted your application, please allow for three weeks before checking on the status of your application. If your application meets the necessary requirements and there is space in your selected programme, you will be informed on whether your application has been successful or not.

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note the following:

• No application fee will be charged for online applications.

• If you have previously applied and have a UJ student number, please call the UJ Call Centre (011 559 4555) to ensure that your cell number and email address are captured on our student database. This will ensure you receive a PIN number to complete the online application process. An applicant must go to www.uj.ac.za/Apply and select online web application.

• Please keep an eye out on the UJ website www.uj.ac.za for any possible change to the instructions to apply online. Please note that all official communication will be sent via email. You may also go to the UJ website to check your application status using your ID or student number.

NB: If you receive a conditional acceptance letter, your matric results will determine final admission into the programme you have applied for. Only then will you be allowed to register and sign up for the first year subjects in your selected programme.