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Master of Health Sciences in Nursing at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Health Sciences in Nursing is a full-time, research-focused NQF level 9 (HEQSF) programme for registered nurses. Students explore specialised areas of nursing science and practice and develop advanced clinical, leadership and research skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Department of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Students conduct independent research to advance healthcare.

Career pathways

Academia, healthcare leadership and clinical practice roles.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The programme is designed for registered nurses. DUT master's applicants apply through the Head of the offering department with a PG1 form and supporting documents; the department decides on admission based on the applications received, places and supervision capacity, and for master's candidates also assesses whether the proposed research topic is viable and can be supervised.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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