Sol Plaatje University is one of South Africa newer universities, based in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, with a focused range of degrees and diplomas. Confirm whether nursing is currently offered before planning around it.
Newer universities add programmes over time, and a programme listed on a third-party site may not yet be offered or may have changed. The university own current prospectus is the only reliable source.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with the endorsement required for the qualification
- The points score the institution calculates for the programme
- Mathematics and Life Sciences at the levels required
- English at the level required
- Health screening and a police clearance certificate, because of clinical placement
- Accreditation of the programme with the South African Nursing Council
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Where a nursing qualification is offered, it leads to registration with the South African Nursing Council in the corresponding category, and only an accredited programme does so.
If nursing is not currently offered at Sol Plaatje, the Northern Cape provincial nursing college and universities in neighbouring provinces are the alternatives to investigate.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Degree-level nursing requires Mathematics and Life Sciences at the levels specified, and Mathematical Literacy is generally not accepted for such routes.
English at a good level matters throughout, given clinical documentation and patient communication demands.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- A medical or health screening report
- A police clearance certificate
- Proof of immunisation, where the clinical facility requires it
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. The Northern Cape has the smallest network of accredited clinical facilities of any province, which constrains nursing intakes there significantly.
Apply to more than one institution and to more than one province if you are willing to relocate. 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
Does Sol Plaatje University offer nursing?
Confirm directly with the university, since it is a newer institution with a focused programme range that continues to expand.
Where is Sol Plaatje University?
In Kimberley in the Northern Cape.
What are the alternatives?
The Northern Cape provincial nursing college and universities in neighbouring provinces.
Why are Northern Cape nursing places scarce?
The province has the smallest network of accredited clinical facilities, which caps intakes.
Confirm the current programme list with Sol Plaatje University. Confirm accreditation with the South African Nursing Council before enrolling anywhere, since only an accredited programme leads to registration and therefore to practice. See nursing requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.