What Matric Subjects Do You Need to Study Nursing?

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If you are a matriculant or a student interested in a career in nursing but you aren't sure whether or not you qualify, we have what you need. There are various different institutions all over South Africa to assist you in gaining your qualification in nursing. 


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Nursing is a faculty that is always good to go into when you are good at working with people, and enjoy caring for them. 

Nurses play a very big role in society and what they do is very important for the world.

If you wish to study nursing there are specific that you need to have had in matric in order to qualify.

The required subjects are:

  • Mathematics
  • English 
  • Life Science
  • Life Orientation 
  • Any other African Language 

There is a wide variety of universities and colleges that offer qualifications in nursing, so do your research to figure which is the best fit for you.

Your Admissions Point Score (APS) will help you find out whether or not you qualify to study study and where or which programmes are suitable for you. 

For most universities a minimum APS of 21 points is needed for admission, but you'll find that certain universities require a higher score than others.

Your APS is important for your acceptance into many different higher education institutions. If you are unsure of what you APS is or how to calculate it, click here.

Be sure to research the kinds of person requirements that come with being a nurse, it is a difficult job and it is better always be prepared for what you career you are going into.

One college you might like to look at is the Thohoyandou Nursing School.

Click here to see which private and public institutions offer nursing qualifications.

 

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If you are interested in studying nursing, there are many private and public institutions that have nursing programmes available in all provinces. 

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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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