Master of Nursing at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Nursing equips students to conduct independent research in Nursing, demonstrating self-direction, originality in problem solving and autonomous planning of tasks. It is a two-year selection programme.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year one comprises Research Methodology and Contemporary Health and Nursing Practices; year two is a Research Assignment.

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific: one of a four-year professional bachelor's degree in Nursing (NQF level 8), an international equivalent, a four-year basic Diploma in Nursing (pre-HEQSF graduates) with proof of appropriate prior learning at NQF 8 or 9 focused on research skills plus at least a one-year postgraduate qualification in Nursing, or another qualification deemed adequate by Senate. Selection criteria: an average of at least 65% for the last qualification and at least two years' experience as a professional nurse. Supporting documents: CV, ID/passport, matric certificate, employer support letter, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support certificates.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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