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Free State School of Nursing Requirements

If you don’t meet these requirements, you may want to consider alternative qualifications or possibly, if you qualify, an extended programme (refer to the college admission requirements), enabling you to register for limited modules in your first year.

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) is divided into 3 campuses, which are located in Bloemfontein, Qwa-Qwa, and Welkom.

Since you are checking out the requirements, you should also check out the Free State School of Nursing Programmes and to know all about the admission check out How to Apply for Admission

Here are the Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) Admission Requirements

4-Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife



Matriculation or Senior Certificate before 2008

  1. Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
  2. Higher Grade Subjects (English must be on higher grade)
  3. English score: D or better
  4. M Score of 24 or higher
  5. A Science subject

Senior Certificate of 2008

  1. Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
  2. English above 50%
  3. APS of 24 [excluding life orientation]
  4. A Science subject

2-Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)

  1. Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
  2. Enrolled with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
  3. Study Leave from employer

1-Year Midwifery Programme

  1. Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
  2. Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  3. Study Leave from employer

1-Year Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science with specialization in Critical Care [General]

  1. Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
  2. Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  3. Study Leave from employer

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Free State School of Nursing Application Contact

Free State School of Nursing Requirements

Free State School of Nursing Programmes

How to Apply for Admission at Free State School of Nursing



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