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.
Minimum requirements
Faculty specific rules and requirements of the programme
- Students will only be admitted to the PhD degree if they are in possession of a suitable master’s degree or a qualification which the Senate considers equivalent.
- The candidate must have achieved at least 65% in the master’s degree.
- The candidate must submit a provisional project proposal in an acceptable academic format, as part of the selection process.
- Selection is subject to academic performance, practical considerations and available capacity and expertise in the research entity and subject group and the approval by the Director of NUMIQ research focus area.
- A doctoral study programme must be completed successfully (details are available from the research director)
- After presenting the research proposal to the, the student should defend it during a doctoral seminar (NuMiQ scientific Committee).
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
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