Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The programme's primary purpose is to develop the professional nurse's knowledge and expertise in education, with specific application to the nursing profession. The qualification aims to develop a nursing specialist who will use expert knowledge of educational principles to facilitate and enhance the learning and competence of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students in all environments. AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME, THE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Teach and model safe, comprehensive, quality patient care, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice and guided by appropriate legislative frameworks.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Nurse.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Midwifery (NQF level 8) OR An Honours Degree in Nursing (NQF level 8 OR Candidates with a Diplom ain Nursing - legacy SANC qualification R683 - NQF level 6 with an Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Midwifery can gain access to the qualification, OR A Diploma in Nursing (NQF level 7) - legacy SANC qualification R425 OR An equivalent of a diploma or degree in Nursing at NQF 7, e.g. an internationally recognised qualification or a cognate qualification approved by the Senate can allow accesss. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) - To consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to this qualification or credit-bearing exemptions, the prospective student must apply for individual assessment according to the RPL Policy of Nelson Mandela University. It must also comply with SANC regulations for RPL into this programme. 2027 applications closes on 31 May 2026.

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.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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