Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Nursing in South Africa

Master of Science in Nursing is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced education and specialized knowledge in nursing practice and research. The course aims to enhance the professional development and expertise of nurses, preparing them for leadership roles, advanced clinical practice, teaching positions and research in the field of nursing. The curriculum typically includes a combination of coursework, research projects and a thesis or dissertation. Students are exposed to advanced nursing theories, evidence-based practice, healthcare policy and ethics, research methodologies and leadership skills.

The list below shows the possible career opportunities for Master of Science in Nursing graduates in South Africa:
a. Nurse Consultant
b. Nurse Informaticist
c. Nurse Advocate
d. Nurse Practitioner in Specialized Areas
e. Nurse Entrepreneur
f. Nurse Practitioner
g. Nurse Educator
h. Nurse Researcher
i. Nurse Manager/Administrator
j. Clinical Nurse Specialist

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Nursing

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements: Baccalaureate in Nursing.
  
  Course Duration:
  1 year (Full time)
  2 years (Part time)
  
  
  
  Offered in the fields of:
  -Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
  -Child Nursing
  -Infection Control
  -Intensive Care
  -Nephrology
  -Nursing Education
  -Occupational Health Nursing
  -Oncology and Palliative Care
  -Trauma and Emergency Nursing
  
  Entry Requirements:
  Any of the following may be admitted as a candidate for the degree provided that s/he is qualified for registration as a general nurse with the South African Nursing Council and provided that s/he has satisfied the Senate that s/he is qualified to undertake the line of study proposed or research (or both):
  (i) The holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing of the University.
  (ii) A graduate of any other university who has satisfied the Senate by means of a written or oral test (or both) or by means of any other mode of assessment to be determined from time to time by the Senate that s/he is qualified to undertake the line of study proposed or research (or both).
  
  
  
  Course Duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  
•  University of Fort Hare, Alice  
  

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