Interested in becoming a Nurse? The Western Cape College of Nursing Online Application 2026 is now open for interested students. Application closes August 8th 2025.
Required Document
- 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
- If you are a qualified nurse submit a certificate of registration (SANC), SANC Annual Practicing certificate.
- Proof of payment (Application fee R250). Application fee payment should be made on the below banking details:
- Account Name: Department of Health
- Bank Name: NEDBANK
- Branch Number: 145209
- Account Number: 1452054975
- Deposit Reference: WCCN Surname & ID.
Programmes Available
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery(R174)
The Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery (R174) is a four year programme 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.
Programme available at
Metro Campus (Athlone)
Diploma in Nursing (R171)
The Diploma in General Nursing (R171) is a three year programme, leading to registration with South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse. The programme consists of a theory and clinical component 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 4 or Mathematical Literacy code 4
Life Science code 4 or Physical Science 4
Minimum total score of 24
Minimum matriculation endorsement/Diploma
Matriculants (Prior 2008) The successful candidate would have:
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.
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Programme available at
Metro Campus (Athlone)
Boland/Overberg Campus (Worcester)
South Cape Karoo Campus (George)
One Year Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169)
The One Year Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169) is a one year programme. The objective of this programme is to prepare a nurse practitioner who will be able to demonstrate basic nursing care in all Health Care settings. 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 3
Home Language code 3
Mathematics code 2 or Mathematical Literacy code 3
Life Science code 2 or Physical Science code 2
Minimum total score of 24 (See Advert)
Minimum matriculation endorsement/Higher Certificate
Matriculants (Prior 2008)
The successful candidate would have:
English HG/F or SG/E
First Additional language HG/F or SG/E
Mathematics HG/F or SG/E
Biology HG/F or SG/E or Physical Science HG/F or SG/E
Minimum matriculation endorsement/Higher certificate.
Upon successful completion of training, you will be registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category Nursing Auxiliary.
Programme available at
Metro Campus (Athlone)
Boland/Overberg Campus (Worcester)
South Cape Karoo Campus (George)
How to Apply
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION TO STUDY AT ANY OF OUR 3 CAMPUSES: healthsciencecolleges.co.za
The following certified documents are required for the online application.
Identify 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 Practising certificate
Proof of payment (Application fee R250 NOT REFUNDABLE).
Certified documents must not be older than 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.
