Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Apply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
The thesis presented must constitute a substantial contribution to knowledge in the chosen subject and may embody only the original work of the candidate.
Features
- The Nursing and Midwifery programme at University of Cape Town is designed to enable students to acquire both methodological sophistication and substantive knowledge appropriate to a discipline.
- The PhD programme is designed to encourage the study of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research and communication skills necessary either for employment or for further independent research.
Programme Structure
Research
- Research may be undertaken in South Africa or in the country of an international candidate.
- If an international candidate wishes to conduct clinical research in South Africa, they will need to be registered as a nurse and/or midwife (as appropriate) with the South African Nursing Council.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- a master's degree
- an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree
- a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you. Non-residents. 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Domestic
Applies to you. Citizens or residents. 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Living costs
Cape Town, South Africa
785-1,342 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.