Overview
The primary purpose of this Master of Nursing Science in Community Health Nursing Science from University of Johannesburg is to develop the intellectual and practical competencies of the qualifying student and to facilitate her/his professional values to promote the health of the individual, family, group and community as a specialist, leader and consultant in and as a member of the nursing/midwifery/health team through her/his research, professional and clinical abilities.
Outcome
Practice as an advanced clinical nurse specialist, leader, consultant and researcher
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation: Community Health Semester 1
- Dissertation: Community Health Semester 2
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing View 31 other Masters in Nursing in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- At entrance level, the prospective student should have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 480 approved credits at NQF level 8 or a post graduate diploma at NQF level 8.
- A minimum of 65% in the core modules in the undergraduate qualification in which the student intends to obtain the master’s degree.
- Proof of registration as a general and community health nurse with the 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
851 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 851 EUR per year during 12 months.
(R14,634 – R171,158)
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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