Qualification
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Programme: (with) Nursing Sciences
Qualification code: 8CB R07
Curriculum code: G901P/M
The student should be able to execute the profession of Nursing as an expert at a highly specialised level and to distinguish him/her as a leader in research in the field of Nursing Science. He/she should be able to initiate research and understand and predict future tendencies. Furthermore, he/she should be able to lead others in the use of advanced Research Methodology in nursing studies and to add knowledge to the knowledge base of Nursing Science.
The general closing date for applications is 31 October. (After this date, applications will be considered on merit). Studies can be conducted on a full-time or part-time basis.
Selection process
1. Documents submitted with application
2. Essay on area of proposed study. (Students need to fit in promoter's research programme)
3. Assessment of academic literacy
4. Possible selection panel interview