University of the Witwatersrand Nursing Requirements

University of the Witwatersrand Nursing Requirements; The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentage obtained NOT symbols. These are English, Maths, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects.

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the current school-leaving qualification. It is based on the current curriculum for Grades 10 to 12. In the year of your matriculation, this is the school leaving certificate you will receive if you pass your exams.

English Home Language OR First Additional Language
Level 4

Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science
Level 4

Mathematics
Level 4

The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:

Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences, and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores

All applicants – excluding those who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only – must write the NBT.