22/10/2024
BAMALETE LUTHERAN SCHOOL of NURSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Where is Bamalete Lutheran School of Nursing located?
• The institution is located in the South East region of Botswana, in a village called Ramotswa; plot number 11442, Ga- Siko ward. The village is approximately 34 kms from the Capital City, Gaborone.
2. Does the institution admit all candidates despite their religions?
• Yes. No candidate shall be discriminated against because of their race, nationality, gender, s*x, colour, ethnic originality, disability, age and socio-economic background.
3. Is the institution funded by Government?
• Yes. The institution is 100% funded by Botswana Government.
4. Is the institution BQA accredited?
• Yes.
5. What programmes does the institution offer?
• The institution offers an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery.
6. What are the said programme requirements?
• Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of grade D in English, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry, Science Double Award, Combined Science and Additional Combined Science or any other combination.
• Diploma in General Nursing with minimum of two years of Nursing practice.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) is mandatory.
7. Any other pre-entry requirements?
• Candidates are subjected to a written interview. The pass mark for the interview shall be 50%.
8. Does the institution recognise prior learning?
• Yes. Candidates shall be treated as per the Articulation, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Procedures (2017) and Academic Regulations (2017). Contact the office of the Academic Registrar for more details.
9. How do I apply?
• Application forms are available for prospective clients. Contact the office of the Academic Registrar @ 5391330 to access the forms.
10. Can non-citizens apply?
• Yes. Verification letter from the Examination Council or professional bodies is required for students holding foreign certificates.
• Accepted students shall be in possession of valid travel documents, visas, residence permit and/or study permit.
11. Can one apply online?
• No. Applicants can however request application forms from the institution and any other information they may need.
12. Is there an application fee?
• Yes. P50.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P75.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC). Applications must be accompanied by POP. Contact the institution for more details.
• Late applications - P75.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P100.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC) per semester.
13. Can one study the programme entirely online/long distance learning?
• No.
14. What is the cost of tuition?
• P250/credit for citizens and non- citizens (SADC).
• P400/credit for non- citizens (outside SADC).
15. Are there any other extra costs outside the already mentioned ones?
• Yes. Registration fee - P30.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P45.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC) per semester.
• Accommodation – P3500.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P4000.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC) per semester.
• Laundry – P350.00 for citizens, non- citizens (SADC) and non- citizens (outside SADC) per semester.
• ID card - P25.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P30.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC).
• Transcript – P20.00 for citizens and non- citizens (SADC). P25.00 for non- citizens (outside SADC).
16. Is there an examination fee?
• No.
17. Does the institution offer financial aid?
• No. However, proof of sponsorship must be provided prior to admission.
18. How long is the programme?
• 2 years (4 semesters).
19. Is the programme marketable outside Botswana?
• Yes.
20. What student services are available at BLSON?
• Accommodation, internet, well-resourced library, adjacent to the Bamalete Lutheran Hospital, SRC services, student welfare activities, student lounge, skills laboratory.
21. Can one access results online?
• No, but they are sent through sms.
22. Does the institution have access to roads and good modes of transport?
• Yes. There is a tarred main road that goes right by the institution which connects the village to the city.
23. What are the institutions’ contact details?
• 5391330/71888452
• [email protected]
24. Correspondences are addressed to:
• The Principal
Bamalete Lutheran School of Nursing
P O Box V202
Ramotswa
