Master of Nursing (Research) (Qualification Code 65000)

Availabe: either Full Time/Part-Time

(NQF LEVEL: 9, TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION: 180)

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education

Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

 

Purpose of the Qualification

The purpose of this qualification is to support and guide nurse specialists, in different nursing disciplines, to evaluate and/or critique existing knowledge and practices in nursing. They will provide scientific evidence for nursing practice and grow the scientific and professional body of knowledge of their discipline, by utilizing advanced scholarship and research methods. 

 

Admission Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor of Nursing degree on NQF/HEQSF Level 8 or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto.
  • The candidate must have obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree.
  • The candidate must be registered at the South African Nursing Council or relevant professional body, as a nurse.

 

Please Note:

All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include an interview with the Head of Department and/or an interview panel.

Candidates must provide evidence that they have completed a formal qualification (to ensure that they have the foundational knowledge) in the speciality that they intend doing their masters degree in e.g PG Dip in Critical Care Nursing if they want to do research on a topic related to Critical Care Nursing.

Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.

The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of the 600 word essay

All candidates must submit:

  • a detailed CV with their application
  • the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a research Master's Degree.
  • an essay of 600 words relating to their research topic.  Please see the information/requirements of the essay below.

 

Requirements for the Masters Essay (600 words).

A 600 word essay for the Master of Nursing (Research) degree must be submitted with the application form.

The first 200 words must be an autobiographical sketch concerning your professional career and should also indicate why you intend to do a Master’s Degree.

The rest of the essay must include:

  • a possible research topic,
  • a rationale for the study and
  • three references to support the rationale.

The Department of Nursing Science acknowledges that the research topic is subject to change. Please contact the Department of Nursing Science if you have any questions relating to the above.

 

For more information on this Programme please follow this link here.