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The PhD degree study in the field of Nursing Science is conferred by virtue of a thesis and, if the Dean decides otherwise, an examination (VGK 900) which deals with the field of study of the thesis.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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Thesis: Nursing Science 990
Credits:360
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This programme is suitable for a person who has a Master’s degree in Nursing or Master’s Public Health.
- Those wishing to progress towards qualification as a Doctor of Nursing and beyond
- The programme carries a Minimum credit of 360 at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 10
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Candidate must have a Master’s degree qualification
- The candidate should contact a potential supervisor to discuss their study
- Written the concept paper
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Dr AP Okeyo Telephone no: 043 704 7585
Email: [email protected]
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Fort Hare- East London Campus
Private Bag X9083 5 Oxford Street East London 5201
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The degree provides the opportunity for a candidate to undertake independent research and advanced study under the guidance of a supervisor, building on previous knowledge gained in a particular subject area at Masters level. The thesis presented must constitute a substantial contribution to knowledge in the chosen subject and may embody only the original work of the candidate.
The programme is designed to enable students to acquire both methodological sophistication and substantive knowledge appropriate to a discipline. The PhD programme is designed to encourage the study of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research and communication skills necessary either for employment or for further independent research.
The proposed research should fall into the research focus areas of the Division of Nursing and Midwifery.
Selection criteria
- A recognised Masters degree in Nursing, Midwifery or a related discipline
- Registration as a professional nurse
- A suitable concept document – see here for guidelines
- Proposed research should be within the Division’s Research Focus areas
A minimum of two years full time study.
Research setting
- Research may be undertaken in South Africa or in the country of an international candidate.
- If an international candidate wishes to conduct clinical research in South Africa, they will need to be registered as a nurse and/or midwife (as appropriate) with the South African Nursing Council.
Research approval
- Research studies may not commence until the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee approval is granted, and the necessary permissions from research settings / institutions.
- In the case of international students, in addition to UCT research ethics approval, they will need to get research ethics approval from a local (in-country) higher education or research institution, as required by the country concerned.
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Closing date for applications for admission to master's and doctoral qualifications for 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply) extended to 31 january 2024., admission requirements, student fees and funding your studies.
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A master's degree in Nursing Sciences with an average of 60%. In addition to this requirement, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research. All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za) Students will be accepted on the following criteria: Suitability and viability of the intended research; adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department. There is an approved selection procedure which is in line with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity in the discipline or department.
Time limits for this degree
All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.12 and 4.13 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees .
A student registered for a research doctoral programme must complete the study programme within six years. A student may make application to the Registrar for one additional year of study who will only consider the application if it is recommended by the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.
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A doctoral degree will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification. The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication.
Research focus areas
Click here to view a list of departments and research focus areas for the College of Human Sciences.
Research outline
Unisa’s admission policy has changed and you are now required to submit a detailed research outline for the qualification for which you apply. No application submitted without a detailed research outline will be considered. Although this research outline may differ for each qualification or academic department, the basic information required is as follows:
- Summary of topic
- Short literature review
- Expected contribution of the study
- Methodology to be followed
- Availability of the data
- List of references
- Reasons why you are interested in the topic
Click here for the guidelines on how to prepare a research outline.
Plagiarism of any form is unacceptable. Please take note of Unisa's Policy for Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism .
Application fee
Pay the online application fee of R135,00 once you have received your Unisa student number.
Please note:
- The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
- Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (eg STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030).
- Send your proof of payment to [email protected]
- Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for Unisa's payment methods and banking details.
An application for a student number does not constitute an application for admission. After you receive your student number, you must still complete the online application for admission process and upload the compulsory supporting documents.
Student fees
Click here for the 2023 student fee information. The fee information for the 2024 academic year will be available at the time of registration.
Students registering for qualifications through the Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) should visit the SBL website for fee information, as the SBL uses a different fee structure.
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Applications for admission to master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2024 academic year will be open from 11 September to 14 November 2023 ( some exceptions apply ).
Click here to apply for a student number and apply for admission.
Please ensure that you apply for a Unisa student number (if applicable), apply for admission and upload all the supporting documents during the application period.
You have 10 working days to upload all the supporting documents during the application period. If you do not comply with this requirement, your application will be declined and you will have to re-apply for admission during the next application period.
Only students whose application for admission was approved and re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) will be allowed to register online within the approved registration period for the 2023 academic year. Students with outstanding fees or a Library block on their accounts, will not be able to register online until these issues have been resolved. No printed registration forms will be accepted.
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The PhD programme is designed to encourage the study of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research and communication skills necessary either for employment or for further independent research. The proposed research should fall into the research focus areas of the Division of Nursing and Midwifery. Selection criteria.
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