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Master of Nursing Science in Professional Nursing Science: Ethos and Professional Practice at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Master's programme (code M9N14Q) (NQF 9, 180 credits) that develops the intellectual and practical competencies and professional values of nurses as specialists, leaders and consultants in the nursing/health team through research, professional and clinical ability; it serves as a basis for advanced learning. Offered full-time or part-time on the Doornfontein campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Department of Nursing  |  Duration: Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years  |  Intake: Applications open 1 April to 31 October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Independent research culminating in a master's dissertation; the programme is research-based.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 480 approved credits at level 8 or a postgraduate diploma at NQF level 8, with a minimum of 65% in the core modules of the undergraduate qualification. Proof of registration as a general nurse with SANC. A candidate must be appointed in an approved full-time or part-time post as a nursing practitioner for the duration of the programme if necessitated by the research topic.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: Full-Time 1 Year and Part-Time 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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