Postgraduate Programmes

• Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education

To apply, you would need certified copies of the following supporting documents, without which your application will be considered incomplete:

• Cover letter
• Identification document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Degree/Diploma certificates of Nursing & Health related qualifications
• Academic records of Nursing & Health related qualifications
• Proof of current annual registration with SANC

Registration and Orientation 

The university registration period opens early January, and students are to ensure that they consult the general calendar for schedule and registration rules. In addition to the orientation provided by the university, the School will present its own orientation for nursing postgraduate students. Students will be notified via email with regards to the programme or may check the website for details.

Attendance 

The course cannot be done via correspondence and attendance of lectures is required as full and part-time share the same lecture period.

Cost 

The course fees for each year of enrolment is determined by the combined cost of the total number of modules registered per enrolment. Detailed information regarding programme costs and payment rules and options can be found in the university fees booklet available for download from the UWC website.

Research Degrees

The School of Nursing has two research degrees

• Master's in Nursing (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Queries

Ms. Nicolette Johannes
Position: Postgraduate Research Administrator
Tel: 021 959 1724
Email: njohannes@uwc.ac.za