University of Johannesburg Nursing Application 2025

University of Johannesburg Nursing Application 2025

The University of Johannesburg Nursing Application 2025/2026. Welcome to the page that gives you all the needed information about the University of Johannesburg Nursing online application. University of Johannesburg Nursing accepts online applications.

Admission Application into University of Johannesburg Nursing will soon be opened for applicants who wish to study nursing. Continue reading from this page for all the information needed for University of Johannesburg Nursing Application in 2025/2026.

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About University of Johannesburg Nursing:

The Department of Nursing offers evidence-based courses at basic, post-basic, and postgraduate level. Caring is a pivotal part of Nursing and the core of teaching, practice and research. The Department is a brand name making inroads in the market place, public and private health institutions in providing most wanted graduates.

Teaching and learning in the Department of Nursing is aligned to ‘take the learning’ to the learner in the most suitable made of presentation being aligned with the latest technology, education, nursing and research. Student support and successful attainment is an important aspect to the Department of Nursing.

Teaching and learning to occur aligned with the challenges of the 21st century and linked to the professional diversity of care and practices of best evidence. A commitment to teach using learning and teaching that is supported by technology and to ensure outstanding achievements for the diverse student population attracted to be the new generation of professional nurses in the world of caring.

List of University of Johannesburg Nursing Courses 2025:

BACHELOR OF NURSING (B9N02Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 4 years and Maximum 6 years
  • NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE (M9N02Q)

Programme Duration 

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE (M9N04Q)

Programme Duration 

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (M9N06Q)

Programme Duration 

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING: CRITICAL CARE (GENERAL) (M9N08Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL NURSING SCIENCE (M9N11Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCIENCE: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (M9N14Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCIENCE: NURSING EDUCATION (M9N16Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCIENCE: NURSING MANAGEMENT (M9N15Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (M9N18Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF Level 9, 180 Credits (HEQF aligned)
  • Research Dissertation 100%

DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

Programme Duration 

  • Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
  • NQF Level 10, 360 Credits
  • Research Thesis 100%

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY (E9MW1Q)

Programme Duration 

  • Part-Time: 2 years
  • NQF Level 8, 120 Credits

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING (ADULT)(E9IC1Q)

Programme Duration

  • Part-Time: 2 years
  • NQF Level 8, 130 Credits

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING EDUCATION (E9ED1Q)

Programme Duration

  • Part-Time: 2 years
  • NQF Level 8, 120 Credits

POSTGRADAUTE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT (E9HS1Q)

Programme Duration 

  • Part-Time: 2 years
  • NQF Level 8, 130 Credits

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY CARE NURSING (E9PC1Q)

Programme Duration

  • Part-Time: 2 years
  • NQF Level 8, 132 Credits

University of Johannesburg Nursing Requirements 2025

University of Johannesburg Nursing Masters Programmes Admission Requirements 2025

Admission Requirements

At entrance level, the prospective student should have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 480 approved credits at NQF level 8 or a post graduate diploma at NQF level 8.

Additional Selection Criteria

1. A minimum of 65% in the core modules in the undergraduate qualification in which the student intends to obtain the master’s degree.
2. Proof of registration as a general and community health nurse with the SANC.
3. 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.

Specific Selection Criterion: Registration at SANC as a community nurse.

Pass Requirements: The general regulations for master’s degrees are applicable to this qualification.

University of Johannesburg Nursing Doctorate Programmes Admission Requirements 2025

Admission Requirements

1. At entrance level, the prospective student should have a minimum of 180 approved credits at level 9.
2. The prospective student should have obtained a minimum of 65% in the completed master’s degree programme.
3. Registration at SANC as a Nurse in the field that the speciality has been chosen if necessitated by the research topic.
4. PhD orientation programme will be by invitation and will not be compulsory for the selection to the programme. The programme adds value to the knowledge acquisition.

Pass Requirements: Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.

University of Johannesburg Nursing Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Admission Requirements 2025

Minimum Admission Requirements

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (R.174), alternatively
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (R.425)
  3. A Diploma in Nursing: General Nurse (R.171) with Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R.1497).
  4. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, (inclusive of a year of community service) after registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and Midwife.
  5. A minimum of two (2) years of post-basic clinical experience in Primary Health Care.
  6. Proof of current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and Midwife.
  7. Proof of employment, detailing primary health care experience in years.
  8. Approval from your Nursing Service Manager (NSM) to register for the programme and rotate through primary health care settings.
  9. The prospective student should remain employed at the institution where the permission has been granted by the NSM for the duration of the programme period.

Programme Selection Requirements

 Signed agreement from NSM and/or preceptor to assist with the practical component.

  1. Signed NSM agreement to move candidate to a clinical training facility approved and accredited by SANC for University of Johannesburg.
  2. Minimum of two (2) years of primary health care experience.
  3. Professional indemnity.
  4. Letter of permission from the clinical preceptor pledging the clinical academic support.

University of Johannesburg Nursing Fees 2025

Programme cost
Fees quoted are 2021 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
R42,600
Programme credits180
Cost per programme credit± R236

University of Johannesburg Nursing Department Contact Details

TitleNameRoleTel​Office No.​
​ProfAgnes Makhene​HoD: Nursing​+27 11 559 69806105 B John Orr Building​ DFC
​Ms​Maxi Botha​Departmental Secretary​+27 11 559 6992​6104D, John Orr Building
​Ms​Porchia Bergh​Departmental Secretary​ +27 559 6991​6108D, John Orr Building
​Ms​Kelebogile Gwabe​Admin Assistant​+27 11 559 6995​​​6108B, John Orr Building DFC