Nursing at Walter Sisulu University requires a National Senior Certificate meeting the endorsement for the qualification, together with the subject requirements and points score published for the programme. WSU operates across campuses in the Eastern Cape.
WSU is a comprehensive university, offering both degrees and vocationally oriented qualifications. Its health sciences faculty serves a largely rural region, and clinical placements are correspondingly distributed.
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
The nursing qualification leads to registration with the South African Nursing Council in the corresponding category. WSU offers nursing at the level and campus published for the intake.
Confirm which campus the programme runs on before applying, since WSU campuses are geographically distant from one another and clinical placement is arranged regionally.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Life Sciences is required or strongly preferred and a mathematics subject is required. Degree routes commonly require Mathematics rather than Mathematical Literacy.
English at a good level matters for the documentation and communication demands of clinical practice.
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 for residence alongside your academic application, since many students travel from across the region and clinical placement may be at a facility away from the main campus. 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
Where is WSU?
Across several campuses in the Eastern Cape. Confirm which campus your programme runs on before applying.
What is a comprehensive university?
One offering both traditional degrees and vocationally oriented qualifications, giving applicants more entry points.
Does WSU nursing accept Mathematical Literacy?
Degree routes commonly require Mathematics. Confirm for the specific qualification level.
Where will I do clinical placement?
Placement is arranged regionally and may be at a facility away from the main campus. Confirm arrangements with the faculty.
Confirm requirements and campus arrangements against the current WSU prospectus, and accreditation with the South African Nursing Council. See nursing requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.