Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Nursing at Tshwane University of Technology

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Nursing is a qualification at NQF Level 8 (120 credits) in the Faculty of Science, Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science, at Tshwane University of Technology. Presentation: Block-mode classes offered over a period of one or two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science | Duration: A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation) | Study mode: blended | Intake: January only | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

First-year modules in the published curriculum include: Oncology Nursing Principles and Practice; Research for Evidence-Based Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or an Advanced Diploma in Nursing from a South African university or registered higher education institution. Applicants should be in possession of a current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife (NQF Level 8) or a General Nurse with a Midwifery qualification (NQF Level 7). Applicants should also have at least two (2) years’ experience as a professional nurse and midwife or general nurse with a midwifery qualification, which includes the prescribed period of community service. The two years' practice experience for the general nurses and midwives relates to experience after obtaining a midwifery qualification. At least one (1) year of experience in the field of specialisation within the last five (5) years is regarded as an added advantage for the candidate. Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations. A person with an international nursing qualification must be registered by the Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife or General Nurse and Midwife before to admission into the Programme. If candidates are in possession of an international qualification, they will be required to submit an evaluation of their international qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission.

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.

Academic year starts on 1 February 2027 (term 1: 1 February to 25 March 2027); mid-year semester modules start in term 3 on 12 July 2027.

The application fee is R240 for all first applications to TUT and is non-refundable.

Qualifications closing on 15 June 2026: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, BHSci Medical Laboratory Science, BHSci Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management, Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies.

Qualifications closing on 31 July 2026: all Arts and Design programmes, Diploma in Economics, Bachelor of Architecture (including Extended), Bachelor of Geomatics, Diploma in Industrial Design, other Humanities programmes, and in Science the Diplomas in Animal Sciences, Crop Production, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Kinesiology and Coaching Science, Somatic Therapy, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Fire Technology, Geology, plus Bachelor of Environmental Health, BHSci Biokinetics, Clinical Technology, Veterinary Technology, HCert Dental Assisting and BSc Industrial Chemistry. Other programmes close on 30 September 2026.

Qualifications still open for 2027 intake as of 1 October 2026: BEng Tech Polymer Technology (Pretoria); BEng Tech, Diploma and Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (eMalahleni); Diploma in Credit Management; Diploma in Food Technology, BSc Industrial Chemistry, Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Diploma in Geology, Diploma in Water Science and Technology, Diploma in Industrial Physics (Arcadia).

Late applications are scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2027 per the 2027 academic calendar.

Apply through the official page: https://applications-prod.tut.ac.za/

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