Kwazulu – Natal College of Nursing Online Application is open for all suitably qualified persons for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Kwazulu – Natal College of Nursing, KNZ.
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Kwazulu – Natal College of Nursing Online Application
KNZ Online Application is for qualified returning undergraduate students and all local postgraduate students. Explore CAO Online Application.
Programme Details
| Programme: Diploma in Nursing | NQF Level: 6 |
| Duration: 3 Years | Total Credits: 368 |
| SANC. Regulation: R171 | SAQA ID NO.: 115826 |
Minimum Requirements – PRE-2008 (Score a maximum of 6 relevant highest score subjects on matric / Grade 12 certificate)
- Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum of 25 points
| Symbol | Higher Grade | Standard Grade |
| A | 8 | 5 |
| B | 7 | 4 |
| C | 6 | 3 |
| D | 5 | 2 |
| E | 4 | 1 |
| F | 1 | 0 |
- English “E” higher grade or “D” standard grade
- Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Physiology: “E” higher grade or “D” standard grade
- Mathematics: “E” higher grade or “D” standard grade
Minimum Requirements – from 2008 (Score a maximum of 6 relevant highest score subjects on matric / Grade 12 certificate)
- National senior certificate: Diploma pass and above
- Minimum: 25 points
- English L4
- Home language / first additional language L3
- Maths L3/ Maths Literacy L5
- Life science/ Physical science L4
- Life orientation L4
- Any other 2 subjects
Life orientation, LQ is mandatory at L4 and above, but will not be scored. The points will be calculated as follows;
| NSC Rating | NSC Percentage | Points Value for Calculating of APS | Adjusted Percentage for APS Calculation |
| 8 | 90% – 100% | ||
| 7 | 80% – 100% | 7 | 80% – 89% |
| 6 | 70% – 79% | 6 | 70% – 79% |
| 5 | 60% – 69% | 5 | 60% – 69% |
| 4 | 50% – 59% | 4 | 50% – 59% |
| 3 | 40% – 49% | 3 | 40% – 49% |
| 2 | 30% – 39% | 2 | 30% – 39% |
| 1 | 0% – 29% | 1 | 0% – 29% |
Prospective learners can apply online by following the KZN College of Nursing website.
Documents to be uploaded for UKZN Application
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of identity document
- Proof of residence or affidavit
- All copies of the highest qualifications
- A signed affidavit from the commissioner of oath, clearly indicating that you are unemployed and have not previously benefited from the Department of Health bursary system at the KZN College of Nursing
Things to Take Note
- Only shortlisted candidates must submit certified and original documents following communication from the nursing campus. All certificates and addresses will be verified for authenticity.
- Applicants must come from the KwaZulu – Natal Province (KZN)
- Applicants currently registered for studies elsewhere will not be considered for admission
- Applicants who are now receiving any other source of funding for study purposes will not be considered
- Due to the large number of applications expected; only successful applicants will be notified
Hand delivery, Emailed or mailed applications will not be accepted
Kwazulu – Natal College of Nursing Contact
- DBN: +27 31 260 1111
- PMB: +27 33 260 5111
