Mediclinic: Nurse Training Programme (Diploma in Nursing)

This is a three-year programme leading to registration as a registered general nurse. This programme leads to registration in the category General Nurse (GN R.171 of 8 March 2013). The Registered General Nurse with the qualification Diploma in Nursing will have the necessary knowledge and skills to render nursing care to patients with a wide range of conditions in a variety of healthcare settings and manage a nursing unit.

Format of Tuition

Teaching is contact-based, using problem-solving and self-study in healthcare settings. Training is accompanied by professional personnel, in simulated and real-life settings. Teaching is in English and the curriculum is outcomes-based.

Bursary / Funding

A certain number of bursaries will be allocated by Mediclinic each year. Bursary students will also be provided a stipend to assist with living expenses, though students are expected to arrange accommodation and transportation to and from the various clinical facilities. Students are responsible for the cost of any prescribed and recommended books. 

Requirements - (Admission Requirements)

Senior Certificate (From 2008)

• Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, with minimal requirements for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education
• English level 4
• Life (Biology) level 4 or Physical Science level 3
• Mathematics Literacy level 4 or Mathematics level 3
• Minimum of 23 points (24 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation
• Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation

Or

Senior Certificate (Before 2008)

• Grade 12 with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher
• English with a min mark of HG symbol D or SG symbol C
• Life (Biology) with a min mark of HG symbol D and SD symbol C OR
• Physical Science with a min mark of HG symbol E and SD symbol D
• Mathematics with a min mark of HG symbol E and SG symbol D
• Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation

Or

National Vocational Certificate

• National Vocational Certificate, equivalent to Grade 12 at a NQF level 4 and compulsory subjects:
• English level 5
• Life (Biology) level 5 or Physical Science level 4
• Mathematics Literacy level 5 or Mathematics level 4
• Minimum 26 points (27 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation
• Computer Literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation