Western Cape College of Nursing 2025 Applications are Now Open!
Do you love healthcare and want to help your community? Western Cape College of Nursing is now accepting applications for the next academic year! Join one of the top nursing schools in the area and begin your path to a rewarding nursing career.
WHY CHOOSE Western Cape College of Nursing?
If you are passionate about helping people and are interested in working in the health sector, then a career in Nursing is the right fit for you. A qualification in Nursing will offer you endless possibilities from working in the local health sector at hospitals, clinics or non-governmental organizations to taking up opportunities abroad.
HOW TO APPLY at Western Cape College of Nursing for the 2025 academic year?
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION TO STUDY AT ANY OF OUR 3 CAMPUSES:
The following certified documents are required for the online application and should be uploaded.
- Identity document National Senior Certificate, no statement of results will be accepted. Applicants currently in Grade 12, must submit marks obtained at the end of grade 11 together with your most recent Grade 12 marks
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- If you are upgrading your marks submit proof from Western Cape Education Department If you are a qualified nurse submit certificate of registration (SANC), SANC Annual Practicing certificate
- Proof of payment (Application fee R250 NOT REFUNDABLE).
- Certified documents must not be older then 3 months
- NB If you attended any higher education institution, an original Academic Record and a certificate of conduct will be verified during the interview process).
- Certificates/ diplomas/degrees obtained previously, in a case where the name on the National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification differs from the name of the national identity document and on the application form, evidence needs to be uploaded on the application system.
- The same applies when the ID number differs.
Western Cape College of Nursing Application Admission Requirements and Available Courses for 2025 Applications
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (GNR174)
The Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery (R174) is a four-year program where, for the duration of the course, you will gain practical experience at hospitals and various clinical facilities.
Prospective candidates need to comply with the following minimum admission requirements:
Matriculants from 2008 (Compulsory Subjects) and minimum rating scale:
- First Additional Language: English code 4
- Home Language code 4
- Mathematics code 4 or Mathematical Literacy code 5
- Life Science code 4 or Physical Science code 4
- Minimum total APS score of 27
- Minimum matriculation National Senior Certificate with Bachelor endorsement.
Matriculants (Prior 2008):
- English HG/D or SG/C
- First Additional Language HG/D or SG/C
- Mathematics HG/D or SG/C
- Biology HG/D or SG/C or Physical Science HG/D or SG/D
- Minimum matriculation senior certificate with matric exemption.
Upon successful completion of training, you will be registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Program available at:
- Metro Campus (Athlone)
Diploma in Nursing (GNR171)
The Diploma in General Nursing (R171) is a three-year program, leading to registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse. The program consists of theory and clinical components which must be completed in each academic year. Prospective candidates need to comply with the following minimum admission requirements:
Matriculants from 2008 (Compulsory Subjects) and minimum rating scale:
- First Additional Language: English code 4
- Home Language code 4
- Mathematics code 3 or Mathematical Literacy code 4
- Life Science code 4 or Physical Science code 4
- Minimum total score of 24
- Minimum matriculation endorsement/Diploma
Matriculants (Prior 2008):
- English HG/E or SG/D
- First Additional Language HG/E or SG/D
- Mathematics HG/E or SG/D
- Biology HG/E or SG/D or Physical Science HG/E or SG/E
- Minimum matriculation endorsement/Diploma
OR
- A Certificate in Nursing Auxiliary (R2176) with a matric
- A Certificate in Enrolled Nurse (R2175) with a matric
- A Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169) (Proof of enrollment and registration with SANC in the above-mentioned qualifications)
- Minimum matriculation senior certificate with matric exemption.
Upon successful completion of training, you will be registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category General Nurse.
Program available at:
- Metro Campus (Athlone)
- Boland/Overberg Campus (Worcester)
- South Cape Karoo Campus (George)
Higher Certificate in Nursing (GCNR169)
The one-year Higher Certificate in Nursing is a one-year program. The objective of this program is to prepare prospective nursing care in all health care settings. The program builds on the competencies of the previous minimum admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements:
- Matric from 2008: Compulsory Subjects
- Home Language or First Additional Language
- Life Sciences grade 3
- Mathematics core or Mathematical Literacy grade 2
- Minimum total score of 24 (See Annexure)
- Life Science matriculation endorsement/higher certificate pass
Minimum Age:
- Must be at least seventeen (17) years old on registration.
Minimum Qualification:
- Must have completed and passed Higher Certificate.
Study Method / Presentation Mode:
- Full-time at campus
Campus Affiliation:
- Metro Campus Abuja (Worcester)
- Boland/Overberg Campus (Caledon)
- South Cape Karoo Campus (George)
Western Cape College of Nursing Required Documents for the 2025 Application:
Required Document
The following certified documents are required for the online application process:
- Identity document
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- National Senior Certificate, no statement of results will be accepted. Applicants currently in Grade 12, must submit marks obtained at the end of Grade 11 together with their most recent Grade 12 marks.
- If you are upgrading your marks submit proof from Western Cape Education Department
- Proof of payment (Application fee R250). Application fee payment should be made on the below
banking details: -
- Account Name: College of Emergency Care
- Bank Name: NEDBANK
- Branch Number: 145209
- Account Number: 1232929964
- Deposit Reference: WCCEC Surname & ID
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Students are to finance their studies at the Western Cape College of Nursing, as there is currently no financial aid available to students. The College do however, accept bursaries, please visit healthsciencecolleges.co.za for more information regarding the Health Bursary.
Applications Closing Date at Western Cape College of Nursing for the 2025 applications
- Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 30 August 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or assistance with your application, please contact:
- Athlone – Metro Campus 021 684 1200
- Worcester – Boland Overberg Campus 023 814 0090/91
- George – South Cape Karoo Campus 044 813 1848/49
Don't miss this opportunity to pursue a rewarding career in nursing at Western Cape College of Nursing. Apply today and take the first step towards making a difference in the healthcare sector!