Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNurs)

The Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria was a pioneer in the field of nurses’ training and introduced the first undergraduate course for nurses in South Africa in 1956. Since then trail-blazing work has been done to keep abreast of new technology and changes in the profession. The Department of Nursing Science strives for excellence in its teaching and research programs, and the focus is on the promotion of the intellectual, cultural, and personal development of all our nursing students. A considerable number of our graduates currently occupy managerial posts in South Africa.

What does the degree entail?

Being a nurse means being part of a multi-professional team of healthcare workers dedicated to rendering health services to the community. The name of the course (BNurs) refers to caring, and nurses must be prepared to understand and accept people whose way of life, beliefs, values, and cultures may differ from their own and to serve them and care for them by using their knowledge and personal aptitude. Nursing Science equips students to serve others and enrich their lives. The course requires full-time study for a period of four years. During the course, students are prepared for two career fields, namely general nursing and midwifery.