Nursing at the Durban University of Technology requires a National Senior Certificate meeting the endorsement for the qualification, together with the subject requirements and points score DUT publishes for the programme. DUT nursing sits within its Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences.
As a university of technology, DUT nursing programmes are strongly practical and include substantial supervised clinical practice. Places are constrained by clinical placement capacity, which makes nursing among the most competitive programmes at the institution.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with bachelor degree endorsement for degree study
- The points score the institution calculates for the programme
- Mathematics and Life Sciences at the levels required, and Physical Sciences at some institutions
- 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
DUT offers nursing at diploma and degree level depending on the intake. The qualification leads to registration with the South African Nursing Council in the corresponding category, which is what permits you to practise.
Programme requirements are revised between intake years. Confirm them against the current DUT prospectus rather than relying on figures published elsewhere.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Life Sciences is required or strongly preferred, reflecting the anatomy and physiology content. A mathematics subject is required, and degree routes commonly require Mathematics rather than Mathematical Literacy.
English matters more than applicants expect, since nursing involves detailed record keeping, patient communication and handover documentation.
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. That is the fundamental constraint across the sector and the reason places are scarce relative to demand.
Apply as soon as applications open and to more than one institution. 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 does DUT require for nursing?
A National Senior Certificate with the endorsement for the qualification, plus the subject requirements and points score DUT publishes for the programme.
Does DUT nursing accept Mathematical Literacy?
Degree routes commonly require Mathematics. Confirm the requirement for the specific qualification level.
Why are nursing places so limited?
Intakes are capped by clinical placement capacity rather than classroom space, which is the constraint across the sector.
Does the qualification lead to registration?
Yes, where the programme is accredited by the South African Nursing Council. Confirm accreditation before enrolling.
Confirm requirements against the current DUT prospectus and accreditation with the South African Nursing Council. See nursing requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.