• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Physical Sciences.

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Physical Sciences.

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Physical Sciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.

· An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.

· An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 385.

· NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics or 65% for Mathematical Literacy.

· NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences and 60% for Life Sciences.

Closing date for new applicants is 30 June of each year.

 

 • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery (NQF Level 8); OR

• An Honours Degree in Nursing (NQF Level 8); OR

• A Diploma in Nursing (NQF Level 6) with an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (NQF Level 7); OR

• An equivalent diploma or degree in Nursing at NQF Level 7.

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in midwifery (within the last five years) post-registration as a professional or general nurse and midwife. This excludes the community service year.

• General nurses must have a basic midwifery qualification to access the programme.

• 2027 applications closes on 31 May 2026.

Required Documents for Application

• Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) from the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

• Proof of current indemnity insurance for practice

• An updated curriculum vitae (CV)

• A letter of institutional consent/support from the employer

• A certified copy of the identity document

• A certified copy of the matriculation certificate

• A certified copy of the academic transcript of the basic nursing and midwifery qualification

• If transferring from another nursing education institution, all documentation required by SANC for the transfer must be submitted with the application.

Additional Requirements

• SANC student registration fees are payable upon acceptance into the programme. 

• Proof of current indemnity insurance for clinical placements is compulsory.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Midwifery (NQF level 8) OR 
• An Honours Degree in Nursing (NQF level 8 OR
• Candidates with a Diplom ain Nursing - legacy SANC qualification R683 - NQF level 6 with an Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Midwifery can gain access to the qualification, OR
• A Diploma in Nursing (NQF level 7) - legacy SANC qualification R425 OR
• An equivalent of a diploma or degree in Nursing at NQF 7, e.g. an internationally recognised qualification or a cognate qualification approved by the Senate can allow accesss.
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) - To consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to this qualification or credit-bearing exemptions, the prospective student must apply for individual assessment according to the RPL Policy of Nelson Mandela University.  It must also comply with SANC regulations for RPL into this programme.

• 2027 applications closes on 31 May 2026.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor of Nursing degree having obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree, or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

• An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
• Submission of a full CV.
• Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a research Master's Degree.
• The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (600 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.  (Please refer to the departmental website for guidelines regarding the essay: http://nursing.nmmu.ac.za/home.
• Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor of Nursing degree having obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree, or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

• An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
• Submission of a full CV.
• Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a research Master's Degree.
• The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (600 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.  (Please refer to the departmental website for guidelines regarding the essay: http://nursing.nmmu.ac.za/home.
• Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.