{"id":59607,"date":"2024-03-18T08:50:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50applications.com\/?p=17349"},"modified":"2024-03-18T08:50:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:50:24","slug":"wits-university-nursing-application-2024-2024-admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wits-university-nursing-application-2024-2024-admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Wits University Nursing Application 2026 Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Wits University Nursing Application 2026\u00a0Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 1209px\" border=\"1\" width=\"585\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"21%\"><strong>Health Sciences &#8211; View the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/media\/wits-university\/study\/undergraduate\/documents\/Wits%20University%20Revised%20Health%20Sciences%20Admissions%20Policy.pdf\">Wits University Revised Health Sciences Admissions Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"21%\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"40%\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"22%\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1764637736\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Biomedical Sciences\u00a0(3 years)<\/p>\n<p>Biokinetics)\u00a0(3 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery<br \/>\nMBBCh\u00a0(6 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy<br \/>\nBSc (Physiotherapy)<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Several criteria are considered for selection (e.g. Academic performance and National Benchmark Tes (NBT) scores).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>There are two points of entry into the MBBCh degree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>1st year MBBCh for applicants currently completing Matric<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>3rd year MBBCh (i.e. the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) for applicants who have completed a prerequisite degree. Click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>If you are applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be\u00a0selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very\u00a0important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration<br \/>\n(1) your academic results for FIVE subjects and (2) National Benchmark\u00a0Test (NBT) scores.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score,\u00a0which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols.\u00a0These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science\/ Life Sciences and the best two other subjects.\u00a0(Dentistry requires Physical Science <strong>and<\/strong> Life Sciences and\u00a0the best other subject).<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>ALL applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate\u00a0Entry Medical Programme &#8211; GEMP only) are required to write the\u00a0National Benchmark Test (NBT).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>GEMP applicants may be invited to the Wits Additional Placement\u00a0Test (WAPT) and all applicants are advised\u00a0to prepare in the event that they are invited. For more information on the WAPT please refer to:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp\">www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>ALL GEMP applicants who are invited to the WAPT will be expected to\u00a0complete a Biographical Questionnaire on the day of the test.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>ALL applicants to BSc (Occupational Therapy) or (Physiotherapy) must spend time observing and\/or assisting an Occupational Therapist\/Physiotherapist and complete a <a title=\"Home \u00bb Home \u00bb Study at Wits \u00bb Undergraduate \u00bb Apply to Wits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/apply-to-wits\/\">certificate of attendance<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Dental Science<br \/>\nBDS (5 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nLife Sciences <strong>and\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Nursing BNurs<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy- BSc(OT)\u00a0(4 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 4<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years)<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1330203799\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2264428689\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS) (3 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 4<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4 or<br \/>\nMathematical Literacy &#8211; 7<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1467001475\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wits University Nursing Application 2026\u00a0Admission Requirements Health Sciences &#8211; View the\u00a0Wits University Revised Health Sciences Admissions Policy\u00a0 Programme Minimum Admission Requirements\u00a0 Selection procedures APS Subjects &amp; achieved scale Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc Biomedical Sciences\u00a0(3 years) Biokinetics)\u00a0(3 years) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBBCh\u00a0(6 years) Bachelor of Science in 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