Unisa higher certificate in Nursing. Check the course requirements and how to apply.
Submit all the course requirements and apply before the closing date.
| Qualification stream: | Health Services Management, Education and Community Health |
| Qualification code: | 0216X – HSM |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 5365 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Admission requirements
Qualification admission requirements
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
Student fees and funding your studies
Application fee
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
- R105 for online applications
- R160 for hard copy applications
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
Student fees
Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.
Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges
Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications.
These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
Take note of the following:
- Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
- Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.
Unisa Nursing Registration
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.
Other Unisa Important Information
UNISA Nursing Course and Programme
Unisa Nursing Application Documents Needed
UNISA Nursing Application Process