The entry requirements for the Netcare Diploma in Nursing (Regulation 171) are as follows:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) exit level 4, which grants admission to a diploma programme as certified by Umalusi[1][3][5].
- Minimum subject requirements (with at least 40% in each):
- English
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Sciences
- One additional subject with a credit value of 20 from the designated subject list as outlined in policy 751 of 2008 of the Department of Education
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3[1][7].
- Certified copies (by SAPS within the last 3 months) of:
- ID or Passport
- Proof of residence
- National Senior Certificate (Matric certificate)
- Other qualification Certificates, if applicable
- SAQA certificate if schooling was completed outside South Africa
- Where applicable, candidates who have completed a relevant health-related qualification at NQF Level 3 or 4 (e.g., Auxiliary Nurse, Enrolled Nurse) and who have met institutional selection criteria may also be considered[3][4][7].
- Applicants must participate in an online pre-selection assessment after submitting all documentation[4][5].
- Application fee is required (R490.00 as of the most recent cycle)[5].
- Employees of Netcare must submit a hospital permission letter[1][5].
- Studies are offered on a full-time basis only and cannot be done part-time[4].
Only applicants who meet all minimum criteria will proceed to the pre-selection assessment and subsequent admission process[1][5].
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