Faculty of Health Sciences
- About Faculty of Health Sciences
- Message from the Dean
- History of Faculty of Health Sciences
- Programmes
- PhD in Health Sciences
- Academic Health Service Complex
- Teaching Platform
- Community Engagement
- Research
- Linkages - National and International
- Prospective Students
- Regulations for Registered Students
- General Information
- Health Sciences Resource Centre
- Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas offered by Faculty
- Undergraduate Degrees
- Postgraduate Dip & Degrees
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion
- Bachelor of Science (HONOURS) (Medical Microbiology)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Physiological Sciences)
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Science In Physiological Sciences
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Promotion
- Master of Medicine (M Med)
- Special Programmes
HONOURS BACHELOR OF NURSING
The degree is optional for R879 (Regulation of the SANC) product.
The Purpose
To strengthen research skills, managerial skills and educational skills acquired at Bachelor’s degree level.
To develop specialisation in the area of interest so as to improve the quality of care through proper planning and input to policy formulation.
To conduct research for the improvement of nursing and health services and to utilise research for the provision of quality care. To increase the understanding of dynamics in health care and health service.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in the field of nursing or equivalent,
Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of membership with any South African Nursing Professional Organisation.
The candidate must have obtained 60% in the area of specialisation or have passed an additional entry examination designed for candidates who obtained less than 60% in the area of specialisation at Bachelor’s degree level. Students who have conducted a research project may be credited.
Summary of Courses
QUALIFICATION / COURSES |
CODES |
CREDITS |
Honours Bachelor of Nursing Option: Nursing Management |
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Nursing and Health Service Management |
HNM 4000 |
48 |
Research Methodology |
NRM 4000 |
32 |
Research Project |
RPH 4000 |
40 |
Computer Skills |
CNN 4001 |
08 (128) |
Honours Bachelor of Nursing Option: Nursing Education |
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Nursing Education |
HNE 4000 |
40 |
Research Methodology |
NRM 4000 |
32 |
Research Project |
RPH 4000 |
40 |
Computer Skills |
CNN 4001 |
08 (120) |
Honours Bachelor of Nursing Option: Community Health Nursing |
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Community Health Nursing |
HCN 4000 |
40 |
Research Methodology |
NRM 4000 |
32 |
Research Project |
RPH 4000 |
40 |
Computer Skills |
CNN 4000 |
08 (120) |