Mediclinic: Diplomas In Nursing and Higher Certificate

• From 2008 (compulsory subjects) and the minimum rating scale
• Grade 12, at an NQF level 4, with minimal requirements for admission to diploma studies, as gazetted for higher education
• English level 4
• Life (Biology) level 4 or Physical Science level 3
• Mathematics Literacy Level 4 or Mathematics Level 3
• A minimum of 23 points (24 points if mathematical literacy applies), which excludes life orientation
• Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation.

Old Senior Certificate

• Before 2008 (compulsory subjects) and minimum rating scale:
• Grade 12 with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher
• English with a minimum mark of HG symbol D or SG symbol C
• Life (Biology) with a minimum mark of HG symbol D and SD symbol C OR Physical Science with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and SD symbol D
• Mathematics with a minimum mark of HG symbol E and SG symbol D
• Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation.

The following will be required as soon as the application system opens: required

• Short CV
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or grade 11 academic results
• Certified copy of the front page of the ID book
• Proof of non-refundable application fee paid
• Proof of South African citizenship, if applicable.

You Can also Apply for the – Diploma in Nursing offered by Department of Health 

National Vocation Certificate

• National Vocational Certificate, equivalent to Grade 12 at a NQF level 4 and compulsory subjects:
• English level 5
• Life (Biology) level 5 or Physical Science level 4
• Mathematics Literacy Level 5 or Mathematics Level 4
• Minimum 26 points (27 points if mathematical literacy applies), which excludes life orientation
• Computer literacy (NQF Level 3) will serve as a recommendation.

The RPL applicant has to meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Have a valid Matric (grade 12) with admission to a diploma or National Vocational certificate with the required APS score (as indicated above) or an old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher with the compulsory subjects.
2. If a candidate does not have one of the following subjects: Life Sciences (Biology) or Physical Science (on a Grade 12 level), he or she can apply for entrance to the program via RPL, i
3. 25 years and older
4. Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience in healthcare.
5. Write and pass the relevant RPL course.
6. Submit a motivational letter from his/her employer, if applicable.

Note: A candidate can RPL only one subject.

Payment of a non-refundable application fee

Recognition of prior learning based on a criterion-referenced assessment of students with healthcare-related experience, if applicable

South African citizenship

Applicants will also undergo psychometric testing, an interview, and a health assessment as part of the selection process.

You may have to travel to the nearest approved learning center for theoretical instructions. Recognition of prior learning based on a criterion-referenced assessment of students with healthcare-related experience, if applicable

Application process 

How To Apply

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