Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (BNAM) | SMU

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that prepares students to practise as professional nurses and midwives in South Africa. The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training across a range of healthcare settings, covering areas such as general nursing, midwifery, psychiatry, and community health. Graduates are equipped to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as both a Professional Nurse and Midwife.

  • Mathematics: Level 4
  • Physical Sciences: Level 4
  • Life Sciences: Level 4
  • English: Level 4
  • Additional Subject 1: Level 4
  • Additional Subject 2: Level 3
  • Life Orientation: Level 3

Career Prospects

  • Professional Nurse in public or private hospitals, where there is a critical demand for qualified nursing staff across South Africa’s healthcare system.
  • Midwife in maternity wards, clinics, or community health centres, addressing South Africa’s ongoing need to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
  • Community Health Nurse working in primary healthcare clinics under the National Health Insurance framework to deliver essential health services to underserved communities.
  • Nurse Educator at a nursing school or university, training the next generation of nurses to address the healthcare workforce shortage in South Africa.
  • Occupational Health Nurse employed by corporate organisations or mines to promote employee wellness and manage workplace health and safety in line with South African legislation.

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