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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Nursing Science: Research 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15089  Master of Nursing Science: Research 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  320  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with researchers in Nursing Science who are able to demonstrate their well-developed research skills in the field of specialisation.

The graduates will have the skills to carry out research and by doing so contribute to the continuing development of the field of specialisation. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Cur/B Cur I et A
Honours degree: B Cur (Hons)
Other:
A post-basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council in the field of specialisation.
The master's degree is conferred in the same field in which the post basic qualification has been obtained. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Learning outcomes:
Obtain knowledge based on theory in the specialised field of Nursing Science.
Plan research under supervision and write a feasible proposal.
Conduct the research under supervision in an ethical and professional manner.
Complete the research, compile the report and transfer the information.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems during preparation of a proposal for and conducting of research.
  • Working with other researchers and co-workers in a team approach, while assuming leadership when appropriate.
  • Gathering, analysing and evaluating information as part of the research process.
  • Exploring and evaluating different strategies in data gathering and analysis.
  • Communicating research results in reports.
  • Assisting of fieldworkers in their professional development. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Incorporate of the latest development in Nursing Science in the research proposal and report.

    Justification for the proposal is given. The proposal is relevant and applicable. The research field is understood.

    Preparation of an acceptable proposal and conducting of the research in an ethical and professional manner. Information is gathered and analysed. Appropriate resources are located. Information is synthesized into a coherent whole.

    Analysed and categorized information is included in the report. Completion of the dissertation according to scientific norms.

    Integrated assessment:
    Other:
    The M Cur is conferred by virtue of a dissertation

    Assessment:
    Formative
    Students do research under supervision of specialist researchers

    Summative
    Assessors and moderators assess the research report 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    D Cur
    Related M Cur degrees according to the applicable University's discretion

    D Cur serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    Related M Cur degrees according to the applicable University's discretion provides credits for the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One or more assessors from the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria
    One or more external assessors from other National and International Tertiary Education Institutions in the applicable field of study 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    M Cur and D Cur
    Ph D in Nursing Science

    Career experience required:
    Appropriate research/academic and clinical postgraduate experience

    Other criteria:
    Established researcher who has published extensively in the applicable field of specialisation 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.