Free State College of Nursing

FREEE STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING

Application Opening and Closing Dates

• Opening Date: Usually July/August each year.

• Closing Date: Usually September/October each year.

Applicants are advised to check the official Free State Department of Health nursing intake advertisement each year for the confirmed application dates.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

- Be a South African citizen.

- Be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC), Senior Certificate (SC), or an equivalent qualification.

- English – Level 4 (50%) or above.

- Life Sciences – Level 4 (50%) or above.

- Mathematics – Level 4 (50%) or above or Mathematical Literacy – Level 5 (60%) or above.

- Meet the minimum APS score required for the intake.

- Be medically fit to undertake nursing training.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following certified documents:

- Certified copy of a valid South African Identity Document (ID).

- Certified copy of the National Senior Certificate (NSC), Senior Certificate (SC), or equivalent qualification.

- Current Grade 12 learners must submit their latest Grade 12 results or final Grade 11 results.

- Proof of residence.

- Certified copies of any additional qualifications (if applicable).

- Proof of legal name change (if applicable).

- Any other supporting documents requested by the Free State Department of Health.

Important: All certified copies must be clear, legible, and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.