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Postgraduate Applications have been extended till the 16 of October 2023

Applications for Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care have been extended till the 30th of January 2024

Undergraduate applications close 15 September 2023:

  • Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery (R174)
  • Diploma in General Nursing (R171)
  • Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169)

Applications are closed for:

  • Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R1497)

Programmes and Courses

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care is a three-year full time programme which includes development of professional, vocational, and industry-specific knowledge; skills, applied competencies and professional attributes required for rendering quality pre-hospital emergency medical care to the communitie

The Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is a one-year, full time programme, which includes professional, vocational, and industry-specific knowledge that provides a sound understanding of general theoretical principles as well as a combination of general and specific procedures and their ap

The Diploma in General Nursing (R171) is a three year programme, leading to registration with South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse. The programme consists of a theory and clinical component which must be completed in each academic year.

Advanced Diploma in Midwifery is a one year programme. The objective of this programme is to prepare a nurse practitioner who will be able to demonstrate knowledge of people-centered midwifery and neonatal nursing care of patients in a variety of Health Care settings.

More Nursing Courses

A wide range of other Nursing courses and programmes will soon be on offer at WCCN.

How to apply

Click on the course you wish to study and follow the steps that explain the application process.

Explore Nursing

Nursing is an inspiring and exciting career that offers you a variety of career options in dynamic specialties and diverse industries.

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