Can You Study Nursing with Maths Literacy (Mathematical Literacy) in South Africa? The answer is yes. With Maths Literacy, you can study many courses (except core science subjects) in South Africa, such as: Marketing, Law, Human Resources Management, Journalism, Nursing, Logistics, Teaching, and more.

Reasons why you can study Nursing Qualification with Maths Literacy and not Mathematics

The competencies developed through Mathematical Literacy allow individuals to make sense of, participate in and contribute to the twenty-first-century world — a world characterised by numbers, numerically based arguments and data represented and misrepresented in a number of different ways. Such competencies include the ability to reason, make decisions, solve problems, manage resources, interpret information, schedule events and use and apply technology.

• mathematical literacy involves the use of elementary mathematical content.
• mathematical literacy involves authentic real-life contexts.
• mathematical literacy involves solving familiar and unfamiliar problems.
• mathematical literacy involves decision making and communication.
  mathematical literacy involves the use of integrated content and/or skills in solving problems.

Typical Subject Requirements for a Nursing Qualification at a University in South Africa

If you want to enroll for a Bachelor Degree in Nursing Sciences, you will need to meet the entry requirements below:

• English (50-59%)
• First additional or home language (50-59%)
• Life Sciences (50-59%)
• Maths Literacy (50-59%)

If you want to enroll for a Diploma in Nursing, you will need to meet the entry requirements below:

• You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at a level 3 or 4, depending on the institution, to qualify to study the course. However, it is not as important that you have taken mathematics and or physical sciences as it is for BCur. You will need:
• English (50-59%)
• First additional or home language (50-59%)
• Four other subjects (50-59%)
• Life Orientation (50-59%)

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