Netcare Education FNAH offers the Higher Certificate in Nursing (R169) (HC) and the Diploma in Nursing (R171) (DN) programmes at the following campuses:
* Gauteng South West – Auckland Park (HC: 70 spaces, DN: 60 spaces)
* Gauteng North East – Centurion (HC: 30 spaces, DN: 50 spaces)
* Western Cape – Bellville (HC: 40 spaces, DN: 40 spaces)
* Eastern Cape – Gqeberha (HC: 30 spaces, DN: 40 spaces)
* Kwa Zulu Natal - Umhlanga (HC: 40 spaces, DN: 20 spaces)
Please note that due to limited capacity in terms of student numbers per intake, applicants meeting the entry and selection assessment requirements for one of the nursing programmes will be awarded a space at the next available intake. This may not necessarily be in the 2026 intakes.
Placements are awarded based on merit and a first-come, first-served principle and regulatory specifications.
All undergraduate Nursing programmes are offered as full-time programmes.
Minimum Requirements for Entrance are:
* A National Senior Certificate that grants admission to a higher certificate/diploma programme as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) or an equivalent qualification at a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) exit level 4 (four) with the following subjects:
* Higher Certificate (HC) in Nursing (Regulation 169): One Year of Study – Full-time programme
* English: Minimum 40%
* Mathematics or Mathematic Literacy: Minimum 40%
* Life Sciences: Minimum 40% Diploma in Nursing (DN) – General (Regulation 171)
Duration: Three years (full-time programme)
Minimum Requirements:
* English: 40%
* Mathematics or Mathematic Literacy: 40%
* Life Sciences: 40%
* Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3: 3
* One other subject with a credit value of 20: 40%
Designated Subject List:
(Policy 751 of 2008 of the Department of Education)
Eligibility:
Candidates who have successfully completed a relevant health-related qualification at NQF Level 3 or 4, such as an Auxiliary Nurse (Regulation 2176) or an Enrolled Nurse (Regulation 2175), and who have met the institutional selection criteria may be granted entry into the diploma programme.
Application Process:
Netcare Education utilises the logistic services of KR Education to manage the application and pre-selection process on our behalf.
Step 1:
The above minimum selection criteria must first be met in full for an applicant to be considered further, where the institutional selection criteria will be applied.
Step 2:
Only if your National Senior Certificate meets above requirements may you apply to participate in the pre-selection assessment process.
Step 3:
Application:
* Netcare Education FNAH applicants can visit www.kreducationsa.com to complete their online application.
* KR Education is Netcare Education’s logistics partner, managing the nursing application process on behalf of Netcare Education. Application Fee:
An application fee of R 490.00 (four hundred and ninety rand) must be paid to KR Education.
Required Documents:
All applicants must submit the following documents during the online application process:
* SAP Certified copies of the following:
* National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 certificate)
* Identity document (ID), passport, or study permit/asylum seeker permit
* South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration certificate(s) where applicable
* Current SANC annual licensing certificate (where applicable)
* Netcare employees will be required to provide a hospital permission letter.
* Completed application form for pre-selection
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the application process and pre-selection arrangements can be directed to the registrations@kreducation.co.za email address. For additional assistance, please contact the KR Education team via WhatsApp at 064 508 3892 or call the business number 087 255 2250.
Step 4:
Upon completion of the online application and receipt of the required documentation, applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will receive confirmation of the date and specific arrangements for the pre-selection assessment from KR Education.