Qualification
MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE
Curriculum: Nursing Science
Qualification- and programme code: 8FQ N01
Curriculum code: G801P/M
Research and training with the aim of obtaining this qualification in the Faculty of Health Sciences are structured in the School of Nursing Sciences and the research focus area NUMIQ (Quality in Nursing and Midwifery).Research and training in the various programmes indicated below take place under the guidance of the Director of the research focus area NUMIQ (Quality in Nursing and Midwifery), whilst lectured modules are managed by the School of Nursing Sciences and the staff of the different subject groups.
The degree can be conducted on a full-time and part-time basis.
Duration (minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme.
The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Students who apply for an additional study year according to the Academic rules of the University, must note that it will have financial implications for them.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements of the qualification
- To qualify for admission to the Master of Nursing Science, a prospective student must be a professional nurse and be in possession of a four-year professional degree or a three-year degree with relevant honours or postgraduate diploma, such as the postgraduate diploma in Nursing education, or an equivalent qualification that exits at NQF level 8, as approved by Senate.
- In addition, a prospective student must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the General Academic rules of the NWU and the rules of the faculty of Health Sciences.
- To be admitted to this programme, a student should have obtained at least 60% in the research methodology module of the bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Additional requirements and faculty specific rules
- Students, who want to practise as a nurse in South Africa, should provide proof of registration as a nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
- To be admitted to any of the programmes/curricula, a student should have obtained at least 60% in the research methodology module of the B degree or equivalent qualification.
- The director of NuMIQ and experts of the particular study field/programme will select candidates based on documents presented with application, after which information for writing an essay for evaluation of the candidate’s writing and arguing skills and other procedures as necessary will be communicated to the applicants.
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Qualification |
Special requirements |
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Master of Nursing Science |
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 60% in the research methodology module of the B degree |
Please send your application form and supporting documents to Thabang Mampe 31643949@nwu.ac.za
- For any Post Graduate information please visit: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies
Due to severely restricted numbers of study supervisors that can currently take new students, a restricted amount of students will be selected for 2023.
Selection process
- Documents submitted with application
- Assessment of academic literacy
- Possible selection panel interview
- Applications close 30 September 2022 for 2023
- Essay information will be communicated to prospective students after their application is received
For study fees enquiries please contact:
https://services.nwu.ac.za/student-accounts-and-bursaries/payable-fees
Postgraduate bursaries:
Only web and online bursary applications will be accepted
E-mail address:
Potchefstroom Campus: NWU-PostGradBurs@nwu.ac.za
Mahikeng Campus: MC-PostGradBurs@nwu.ac.za
Webpage address: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/nwu-postgraduate-bu…