Wits University Nursing Application 2025/2026
Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient and the patient’s family, and focus on treating illness to improve quality of life. This course prepares professionals for general nursing and midwifery practice.
Programme overview
The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) degree is a 4 year, full-time course.
The degree programme includes theoretical study at the Braamfontein and medical school campuses and clinical training at university affiliate hospitals, community clinics and special areas such as specialist units in hospitals and the health care train.
The curriculum includes a core of knowledge in the biological, natural, physical and social sciences as well as the theory and practice of nursing science. A strong emphasis on the sciences is a characteristic of a Wits Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Nursing courses commence in the first year with correlated periods of community based learning activities and in the second semester, hospital-based clinical practice. These become incremental over the next four years of the degree.
Entry Requirements
Health Sciences – View the Wits University Revised Health Sciences Admissions Policy | |||
Programme | Minimum Admission Requirements | Selection procedures | |
APS | Subjects & achieved scale | ||
Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc
Biomedical Sciences (3 years) Biokinetics) (3 years) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) |
The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Several criteria are considered for selection (e.g. Academic performance and National Benchmark Tes (NBT) scores).
There are two points of entry into the MBBCh degree:
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 5 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science – 5 |
If you are applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration
(1) your academic results for FIVE subjects and (2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science/ Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. (Dentistry requires Physical Science and Life Sciences and the best other subject).
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Bachelor of Dental Science BDS (5 years) |
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 5 Life Sciences and Physical Science – 5 |
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Bachelor of Nursing BNurs (4 years)Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy- BSc(OT) (4 years) |
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 4 Mathematics – 4 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science – 4 |
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Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years)
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS) (3 years) |
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 4 Mathematics – 4 or Mathematical Literacy – 7 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science – 4 |
Application Process
Your application
- You may apply for three programmes (degrees).
- Applications to Wits must enclose a non-refundable application fee of R100 (for international applicants, R700).
Documentation / Checklist
- Submit your Grade 11 report which must be signed and stamped by your school principal.
- If you have already matriculated, attach a copy of your matric certificate.
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
More about submitting applications
Career Opportunities
- Nurse
- Midwife
- Paramedic
- Health service manager
Apply now
Closing Dates
30 June 2025/2026
Faculty of Health Sciences (All programmes)
Bachelor of Architecture
BA in Speech and Hearing Therapy
30 September 2025/2026
All other University programmes
Residence applications
Online applications
- Complete an online application to study at Wits
- Complete an online application for financial aid or residential accommodation
- Download an application
Course Costs
The average course costs range from R38728 to R48550, depending on the course and the number of years of study.
Tuition fees are payable for each course for which a student is registered.
- Detailed fee structure
- Fees and funding
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