Nursing at Tshwane University of Technology is offered as the Bachelor of Nursing, which requires a minimum Admission Point Score of 27 with English, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and Life Sciences each at level 4. It runs four years at the Pretoria campus with a closing date of 15 June.
If you are searching for a nursing diploma at TUT specifically, confirm what TUT currently offers. Nursing qualifications were restructured under the revised national framework, and the older diploma was replaced, with institutions moving to the new qualifications at different times.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- Minimum APS of 27 for the Bachelor of Nursing
- English at level 4
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at level 4
- Life Sciences at level 4
- Offered at the Pretoria campus over a minimum of four years
- Application closing date of 15 June
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The Bachelor of Nursing prepares graduates to practise as a nurse and midwife in public and private healthcare facilities or as a private nurse practitioner, and graduates can progress to MNursing and a PhD in Science at TUT.
TUT excludes Life Orientation from the APS calculation entirely, and excludes any subject in which you achieved an achievement level of 1.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Mathematical Literacy is not listed among the accepted subjects. TUT specifies Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, so applicants who took Mathematical Literacy do not meet the compulsory subject requirement.
Level 4 corresponds to 50 per cent or above. All three compulsory subjects must be met, and falling short on any one is enough to be excluded.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- Proof of payment of the R240 application fee
- A certified copy of your identity document or card
- A certified copy of your National Senior Certificate, or final Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12
- A medical or health screening report
- A police clearance certificate
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Nursing intakes are limited by the number of students an institution can place in accredited clinical facilities, not by classroom space. TUT warns that a programme may close at any time once it is full, even if the stated deadline has not passed, which matters particularly for nursing.
The application fee for the 2027 academic year is R240, compulsory, payable once and non-refundable. Confirm accreditation with the South African Nursing Council before enrolling anywhere, since only an accredited programme leads to registration and therefore to practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What APS do I need for nursing at TUT?
27, with English, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and Life Sciences each at level 4.
Does TUT nursing accept Mathematical Literacy?
No. TUT lists Mathematics or Technical Mathematics as the compulsory subject.
Is there still a nursing diploma at TUT?
Confirm what TUT currently offers, since nursing qualifications were restructured and the older diploma was replaced.
When does it close?
15 June, but TUT may close the programme earlier once it is full.
Source: TUT 2027 First Year Course Information, checked August 2026. Confirm accreditation with the South African Nursing Council before enrolling anywhere, since only an accredited programme leads to registration and therefore to practice. See TUT nursing requirements and diploma in nursing requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.