Master’s and PhD programmes

Programme description

The primary purpose of the master's programme is to equip the student to conduct independent research in the field of Nursing and Midwifery. Consult the departmental website for the research focus areas here.  

The objective of the programme is to equip students with knowledge and understanding of the research process. Competency with the research process empowers students to conduct independent research within their chosen fields within Nursing and Midwifery spaces. This programme also seeks to develop a pool of specialised nurses/midwives with the necessary research knowledge, skills and attitudes to promote research activities that will benefit the profession at large.

The Master of Nursing programme consists of two streams, namely:​
 

• Master of Nursing (structured option)
• Master of Nursing (thesis option)

Programme Coordinator: Dr Mariana van der Heever
 

Tel: (021) 938 9625

Email: [email protected]

Administrator:  Mrs J Petersen

Tel: (021) 938 9823

Email: [email protected]

Admission requirements

• A four-year undergraduate professional bachelor's degree in Nursing (NQF level 8) OR an international equivalent of the four-year professional bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• A four-year basic Diploma in Nursing, for students who graduated before the implementation of the HEQSF, with proof of successful completion of appropriate prior learning on NQF 8 or 9 levels that focus especially on preparation of appropriate research skills.
• You must also have at least a one-year postgraduate tertiary qualification in Nursing.
• Another qualification deemed adequate by Senate.

Selection criteria

• An average mark of at least 65% for the last qualification obtained.
• At least two years' experience as a professional nurse.

Programme presentation

The programme extends over two years with a blended teaching and learning approach.

Master of Nursing (thesis option)
 

Specific admission requirements

• A Bachelor of Nursing Honours degree or
• A four-year professional bachelor's degree in Nursing (NQF level 8; credit value 480) or
• An equivalent qualification as approved by Senate
   

Selection criteria

• An average mark of at least 65% for the last qualification obtained.
   
• At least two years' experience as a professional nurse.
   

Programme presentation

The programme extends over one year (no course work).​

Programme description

The student undertakes original research in the field of Nursing under the supervision of a promoter as decided upon by the senate of the University. Consult the departmental website for the research focus areas here. 

Admission requirement

Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent.
 

Programme presentation

The duration of the programme ranges from two-five years. A dissertation is to be completed and submitted for internal and external examination as well as an oral examination.

Programme Coordinator: Prof Portia Jordan

Tel: (021) 938 9036
 

Email: [email protected]  

Administrator:  Mrs J Petersen

Tel: (021) 938 9823

Email: [email protected]