The Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Fort Hare prepares compassionate and competent registered nurses to serve South Africa's communities through comprehensive clinical, community, and educational nursing practice. The Eastern Cape faces significant healthcare challenges including high rates of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, maternal mortality, and non-communicable diseases, making UFH nursing graduates vitally important contributors to improving health outcomes in one of South Africa's most underserved provinces. Graduates are registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and enter a profession with strong employment prospects across all South African healthcare settings.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 50% (Level 4) or Mathematical Literacy: 60% (Level 5)
Physical Sciences: 50% (Level 4)
Life Sciences: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 28
