Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (Part-time) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education prepares registered nurses for the specialist area of nursing education, equipping them to teach other nurses. It is a coursework programme presented on the Tygerberg campus, with competencies in teaching activities developed through experiential learning.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: Part-time over two years (full-time option is one year) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Theory is delivered in blended-learning block periods, with 500 hours of work-integrated learning (simulation, clinical practice and role-taking at SANC-accredited facilities). Modules include Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Nursing Education Practice, Evidence-based Practice, and Leadership and Development in Specialist Practice.

Career pathways

Nursing educator roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, specific to this diploma): one of (a) a bachelor's degree in Nursing (Regulation 174) and/or the Diploma in Nursing: General Nurses (Regulation 171) with the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Regulation 1497); (b) a two-year bridging diploma leading to registration as General or Psychiatric Nurse (Regulation 683) followed by a one-year Diploma in Midwifery (Regulation 254); (c) a four-year Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (Regulation 425); or (d) a four-year bachelor's degree (Regulation 425). Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Professional Nurse and Midwife, or as a General Nurse with a Midwifery qualification. Two years' experience as a registered nurse and midwife, including experience in the speciality within the last two years, is recommended; computer literacy is highly recommended. Supporting documents: CV with three referees, proof of indemnity, ID or passport, matric certificate and a letter of employer support. Recognition of Prior Learning applicants may submit additional certificates (Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support). Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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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