Details Of Free State School of Nursing College Application 2025/2026

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) is divided into 3 campuses, which are located in Bloemfontein, Qwa-Qwa and Welkom.

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) offers the following courses:

Pre Registration Programmes
·   4 Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife
·   2 Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)

Post Registration Programme
·   1 Year Midwifery

Post Basic Clinical Programme
·   1 Year Diploma in Medical Surgical Nursing with specialization in Critical Care [General]

ACCESS CRITERIA

4-Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife

Matriculation or Senior Certificate before 2008
·   Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
·   2 Higher Grade Subjects (English must be on higher grade)
·   English score: D or better
·   M Score of 24 or higher
·   A Science subject

Senior Certificate of 2008 and thereafter
·   Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
·   English above 50%
·   APS of 24 [excluding life orientation]
·   A Science subject

2-Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)
·   Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
·   Enrolled with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
·   Study Leave from employer


1-Year Midwifery Programme

·   Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
·   Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·   Study Leave from employer

1-Year Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science with specialization in Critical Care [General]

 
CONTACT PERSON:

Bloemfontein  –  Dean: Ms SR van Niekerk
       Tel: 051–4039831

Qwa-Qwa    –  Ms MSA Maja
       Tel: 058–7183266

Welkom    –  Ms N Msayi
       Tel: 057–3963710

The Management of The Free State School of Nursing wishes to inform all intended applicants that application into various programs for 2025/2026 admission exercises is ongoing.

Before getting more details about How to Apply for the Free State School of Nursing Online Application Form, let’s research a bit on Free State School of Nursing Application Requirement, Free State School of Nursing Application Dates, Free State School of Nursing Application for Admission, Free State School of Nursing Admission Applications…

Free State School of Nursing Application Dates for Admission

Free State School of Nursing application date has not yet been posted, therefore it’s advised to keep checking this page for updates.

•  Free State School of Nursing Application Date 2025/2026

Free State School of Nursing Application Requirements

The Free State School of Nursing Admission/Application Requirements is available below.

General

Things to Note Before Applying Online to Nursing School:

• You’ll need an email address to complete the application.
• The NSC Certificate
• Have you calculated your APS?  You’ll need to do this before applying.
• South African applicants will need an ID number.
• Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.
• Please note: check out the list of full programs before you apply.
• Ensure that you have a valid cell phone number/email, the outcome of your application will be sent via SMS/email.

Free State School of Nursing Needed Documents

If you are looking forward to studying at Free State School of Nursing, the following documents must be submitted with your application – copies of documents to be certified.

• Application form.
• 2 Certified copies of your South African identity document.
• Certified copy of your marriage/divorce certificate if applicable
• 2 ID photos.
• Certified copy of previous tertiary qualification(s). (if applicable)

  Free State School of Nursing Admission Requirements

Free State School of Nursing Application Details

Applications for the above qualifications for 2025/2026 are now open, see the link to the School’s Application form below.

Interested candidates who comply with the minimum requirements are to submit the application form and supporting documents to StudentAdminFHS@ufs.ac.za

Free State School of Nursing Online Application Form

Below is the listed Free State School of Nursing Online Application Form portal for various programs depending on your level of study.

Important!

Please read the instructions carefully and complete all applicable sections.

Admission to all Free State School of Nursing study programmes is subject to a selection process based on set minimum requirements and the number of students Free State School of Nursing are able to accommodate per programme.

Please note the Closing Date for Applications.  

Contact Free State School of Nursing for Help

For more information on how to apply to the Free State School of Nursing, you can visit the official website.

Possibly, you can contact the Free State School of Nursing’s Admissions Department using the link below.