How to Choose A Module For Higher Certificate In Nursing At Unisa 2025

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules and NQF-level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits/modules annually so that you can re-register and continue with your qualification:

• At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study.
• At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits/modules per semester:

• At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester.
• At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.

The maximum number of credits does not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must consider your available time when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

• 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
• 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Higher Certificate In Nursing At Unisa 2025 Admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
• A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualifies for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning.
• Applicants have to be registered with the SA Nursing Council (SANC) as midwives, a pre-requisite to being registered as Community Health nurses.
• Applicants, who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Required Documents To Apply For Higher Certificate In Nursing At Unisa

The following documents are required to apply at Unisa;

• Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
• Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
• Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
• Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
• Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans