BNurs
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
BNurs
The Bachelor of Nursing Science [BNur] degree is a four-year, professional, career-oriented whole qualification that allows graduates to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as:
Professional Nurse; and
Midwife/Accoucheur
Successful completion of the degree program will present graduates with the opportunity to further their studies in Nursing Science at postgraduate level.
Candidates who comply with the necessary admission requirements will follow the prescribed curriculum.
The compulsory practical and clinical hours of training over a four-year period will be determined by the competency-based framework and related regulations and circulars of the South African Nursing Council.
Due to the compulsory practical and clinical training component as well as professional development, the curriculum cannot be completed in less than four years.
The training institutions in question will grant vacation and sick leave according to the applicable requirements of the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management
- Academic information management
- Introduction to anatomy
- Anatomy of the limbs
- Anatomy of the torso
- Anatomy of the head and neck
- Academic English for Health Sciences (BNurs, BDietetics, BOH, BOT, BRad and BPhysT)
- Academic English for Health Sciences
- Physiology
- Physiology
- Medical terminology
- Sepedi for beginners
- Academic orientation
- isiZulu for beginners
Core modules
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing studies
- Nursing studies
Year 2
Fundamental modules
- Physiology
- Physiology
- Medical microbiology
- Medical microbiology
- Medical microbiology
- Psychology
- Psychology
Core modules
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing studies
- Nursing studies
Year 3
Fundamental modules
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
Core modules
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Integrated healthcare leadership
- Midwifery: Theory
- Midwifery: Practical
- Midwifery: Theory
- Midwifery: Practical
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing practice education
- Nursing studies
- Nursing studies
- Research methodology for healthcare sciences
Program Outcome
Total Credits: 540