Unisa Nursing Courses

Unisa Nursing Courses; Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science as well as Master of Arts in Nursing Science.

The goal of this qualification is to help students develop skills, knowledge and experience to: solve problems by working in a team and independently in a professional communication context, manage administration, including financial administration, provide organizational support in a communication environment, and practice ethical conduct, values and professionalism when interacting with clients.

Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science

How to Choose Your Modules

Each Unisa qualification is designed in such a way that within a certain period of time you need to pass a certain number of modules and NQF level credits in order to graduate. To be able to re-register and proceed with your certification, you have to pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually:

At least 36 NQF credits in your first year of study (3 modules of 12 credits each).
At least 48 NQF credits in your second or subsequent years of study (4 modules of 12 credits each).

You can not register for more than the maximum number of credits / modules permitted per semester:

At least 60 NQF credits in a semester (5 modules of 12 credits each).
For annual modules, at least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each per year.

When selecting your modules, you must take your available time into account, as this will affect your academic performance. Approximately you need

6 to 8 hours a week for modules of the semester.
4 to 6 hours a week for modules for the year.

Master of Arts in Nursing Science( Full Research)

Requirements for Admission

Professional nurses with a suitable bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma or professional nurses who have completed a 4-year basic nursing degree program or Professional nurses with a 4-year basic nursing diploma program or Professional nurses who have completed a 3-year basic nursing diploma with an additional post-basic field qualification.

Application fee

Pay the online application fee of R115.00 once you have received your Unisa student number.

Unisa Nursing Courses