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The Mpumalanga College of Nursing (MPUCN) is a public college in South Africa that offers nursing programs. MPUCN offers a Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatric & Community) and Midwifery, and their programs are accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Mpumalanga College of Nursing Call for Admission
The Mpumalanga College of Nursing is currently accepting applications for 2025, you can find information on requirements and the application process online.
The following subjects and minimum point scores for admission to the Diploma in Nursing program:
- Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 36 years of age.
- Applicants must be residents of Mpumalanga Province.
These requirements are based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC):
- English Language: at least level 4 (HG D/SG C) or above
- Life Science/Biology/Physiology: at least level 4 (HG D/SG D) or above
- Mathematics: at least level 3 (HG E/SG D) or Maths Literacy at least level 5 or above
- Physical Science/Agriculture/Geography: passed with at least level 3 (HG E/SG D) or above
An additional requirement is a minimum total Admission Point Score (APS) of the six subjects with the highest levels not less than 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
SUMMARY:
- English Language: Level 4 (40% or higher)
- Life Science/Biology/Physiology: Level 4 (50% or higher)
- Mathematics/Maths Literacy: Minimum Level 3 (Mathematics) or Level 5 (Maths Literacy)
- Physical Science/Agriculture/Geography: Minimum Level 3
- Total APS (excluding Life Orientation): Minimum 23
For more information on the Mpumalanga College of Nursing admissions process, visit their website at mpuhealth.gov.za.
