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Western Cape College of Nursing: Applications 2025

It’s application season! Many tertiary institutions have opened their applications for the 2025 academic year, and if you’re interested in studying nursing, now is the perfect time to apply to the Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN). Offering a range of nursing qualifications, WCCN provides opportunities for a rewarding career in healthcare, whether locally or abroad.

If you’re passionate about helping others and have a keen interest in healthcare, a nursing qualification from WCCN could be your pathway to endless possibilities in the health sector, including hospitals, clinics, or non-governmental organizations.

Applications for the following Nursing qualifications are now open and will close on 30 August 2024:

  • Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (R174)
  • Diploma in General Nursing (R171)
  • Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169)

How to Apply:

One Year Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169)

Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • First Additional Language (English): code 3
  • Home Language: code 3
  • Mathematics: code 2 or Mathematical Literacy: code 3
  • Life Science: code 3 or Physical Science: code 2
  • Minimum total score of 24 (excluding Life Orientation)

Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery (R174)

Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • First Additional Language (English): code 4
  • Home Language: code 4
  • Mathematics: code 4 or Mathematical Literacy: code 5
  • Life Science or Physical Science: code 4
  • Minimum total APS score of 27
  • National Senior Certificate with Bachelor endorsement

Diploma in Nursing (R171)

Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • First Additional Language (English): code 4
  • Home Language: code 4
  • Mathematics: code 3 or Mathematical Literacy: code 4
  • Life Science: code 4
  • Minimum total APS score of 24

Apply now to take the first step toward a fulfilling and impactful career in nursing with the Western Cape College of Nursing!

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