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Master's Degree Nursing Full Time

Master of Nursing

at University of Fort Hare · South Africa

Duration

1 Year

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Nursing (MN) degree provides advanced knowledge and leadership skills in nursing. Students study healthcare systems, nursing theory, and evidence-based practices to improve patient care strategies and healthcare delivery. The program focuses on research and advanced practice and is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical, administrative, or educational settings. The course duration is one year and is offered full-time.

Entry requirements

To qualify, prospective students must have a four-year Bachelor's degree at NQF Level 8, a Bachelor of Honours degree after a three-year Bachelor's, a Postgraduate Diploma articulating with a cognate Master’s degree, or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate and subject to SAQA evaluation. Requirements are subject to any additional programme-specific entry requirements and must be read with the University’s Policy and Rules on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Career outcomes

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Nurse Researcher
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Consultant
  • Healthcare Policy Analyst
  • Nurse Leader
  • Nurse Executive
  • Academic Faculty
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Quality Improvement Specialist
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Nurse Informatics Specialist
  • Case Manager
  • Clinical Director
  • Director of Nursing
  • Health Systems Manager
  • Palliative Care Nurse
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
  • Pain Management Specialist

How this course compares

  • University of Fort Hare is #16 in South Africa on research impact (353,927 citations).
  • It lists 6 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 3 of them at master's level.
  • 2 universities in South Africa teach master's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in South Africa take 1–2 years; this one takes 1 Year.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in South Africa offer master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Master of Nursing at University of Fort Hare?

It takes 1 Year, studied Full Time.

Is University of Fort Hare a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Fort Hare is #16 in South Africa on research impact (353,927 citations).

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