The Bachelor of Nursing at Stellenbosch University is a four-year professional degree that prepares graduates for comprehensive nursing practice in South Africa's complex, multilingual, and resource-constrained health system. The programme integrates theory with clinical practice across adult health nursing, mental health nursing, maternal and child health, and community nursing science — with placements at Tygerberg Hospital and community health facilities. South Africa has a severe shortage of professional nurses, and graduates who complete a year of community service are eligible to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as registered nurses and midwives.
