NWU School of Nursing Requirements For Health Sciences



Diploma in Coaching Science Coaching
  • National Senior Certificate
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • DURATION: 2 years
18 Potch
Mafikeng
  • Coaching Instructor
  • Sport Organiser and Administrator
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Mathematics level 5 and Physical Science level 4
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
  • Life Science Teacher
  • Research Laboratories
Bachelor of Health Sciences
  with Physiology and Psychology
  • Mathematics Level 3 and Physical Science Level 4
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
  • Life Science Teacher
  • Psychologist
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
Mafikeng
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Sport Organiser
Bachelor of Health Sciences
  with Recreation Science and Psychology
with Recreation Science and Tourism Management
with Sport and Recreation Administration
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
  • Recreation Consultant
  • Adventure Instructor
  • Adventure Therapist
  • Team-building Specialist
  • Recreation Centre Manager
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences with Psychology and Labour Relations Management
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
Vaal
  • Labour Relations Specialist / Practitioner
  • Research
  • Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Analyst
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Geography & Environmental Management
with Psychology and Tourism Management
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
  • Environmental Manager
  • Atmospheric Scientist
  • Climatologist
  • Disaster Manager
  • Tourism Marketer
  • Accommodation Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Tourism Researcher
  • Game Farm Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Studies
 
  • At least one natural science subject at level 4 recognized
  • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences).
  • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules
  • An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test
  • DURATION: 3 years
24 Potch
  • Food/Fashion in Retail/Industry
  • Project Management
  • Consumer Consultant
  • Client Service Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management
 
 
 
  with Food Communication
  • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences).
  • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules
  • An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potch
 
  • Retail / Industry
  • Food and Innovation Manager
  • Product / Flavour Developer
  • Quality Assurance / Management
  • Food Technologist
  • Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management
  with Food Supply
  • Mathematics on level 4
  • If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, Mathematics and Physical Sciences on level 4 is required
  • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potch
 
  • Retail / Industry
  • Food and Innovation Manager
  • Product / Flavour Developer
  • Quality Assurance / Management
  • Food Technologist
  • Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management
 
 
 
  with Fashion Communication
  • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences).
  • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules
  • An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potch
 
  • Sales Representative
  • Buyer
  • Planner
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Space planner
  • Client Advisor / Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Product Management
 
  with Fashion Supply
  • Mathematics on level 4
  • A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test.
  • DURATION: 4 years
24 Potch
 
  • Sales Representative
  • Buyer
  • Planner
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Space planner
  • Client Advisor / Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Social Work
  • Language requirement: A pass mark of level 4 in the language of learning and teaching on Home Language OR First Additional Language level.
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit

TAKE NOTE:






The General admission requirements are described according to A-rules 1.5 and further applicable regulations in Faculty Rules.

  1. No student will be allowed into the BSW programme unless he/she has furnished written proof the he/ she has not been convicted of any offence against a child in terms of the Sexual Offences
  2. Act (Act 23 of 1957) and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007

A student should be in possession of a full Matriculation exemption certificate with an average pass mark of at least 60% during the matriculation examination

SELECTION PROCESS:

Completion of a psychometric selection tests;



Completion of a questionnaire that will be given at the testing centre; and

A possible interview with experts in a selection panel

28 Potch
Mafikeng
Vaal
  • Social Worker
  • Social Work Administrator
  • Research
  • Planner
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Psychology
  • At least level 4 for English as Home Language OR at least level 5 for English as First Additional Language
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
24

Mafikeng

Bachelor of Pharmacy Pharmacy
  • Mathematics level 5
  • Physical Science at level 5
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • DURATION: 4 years
32 Potch
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy (private and public)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
  • Wholesale Pharmacists
  • Healthcare managers
  • Medicine control officers (These positions are available at medical aids, local governments, the central government, etc)
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
  • Mathematics level 4
  • Physical Science at level 4
  • Academic paper selection & Interview
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • DURATION: 4 years
26 Potch
  • Private sector
  • Food Industry
  • Food service Management Consultant or Representative for Pharmaceutical Firms
  • Private Hospitals
  • Gymnasiums
  • Mining
  • Media Services
  • Fast Food Firms
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Private Hospitals
  • Private Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
  • Mathematics level 5
  • Physical Science at level 5
  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark
  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • DURATION: 4 years
27 Potch
 
  • Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • SASOL
  • City council
  • Mining companies (Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Impala Platinum, etc)
  • ESKOM
  • National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)
  • Department of Labour (DoL)
  • Occupational hygiene consultants and Approved Inspection Authorities Great demand internationally for qualified occupational hygienists
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics

  • Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics Literacy level 4

  • Physical Science OR Life Sciences at least level 4.

  • Academic paper selection; Best average mark

TAKE NOTE:

Students should, prior to starting the course in Biokinetics, be medically fit for the fitness component of the course

  • Applications close 30 June
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • DURATION: 4 years
32 Potch Bachelor of Nursing
  Nursing Sciences A potential student must be in possession of:

  • A National Senior Certificate with university exemption OR an equivalent qualification
  • Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences level 4
  • English OR Afrikaans at least level 4

Furthermore, the School of Nursing Sciences, requires candidates:

  • SELECTION: Selection test for first year nursing students
  • Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40 hours) is compulsory before selection is finalised
25 Mafikeng
Potch