Master of Nursing Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Purpose

The primary purpose of this qualification 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/psychiatric/health team through her/his research, professional and clinical abilities. This qualification serves as a basis for advanced learning.

Admission Requirements

At entrance level, the prospective student should have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 480 approved credits at 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 nurse and post-basic psychiatric 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.

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