University of Johannesburg Doctor of Nursing Science
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Doctor of Nursing Science

Johannesburg, South Africa

PhD

2 up to

5 years

English

Full time, Part time

Feb 2026

ZAR 20,405 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** average fee. Additional fees may apply

Key Summary

    About : The Doctor of Nursing Science prepares graduates to become leaders in nursing education and research. The program emphasizes advanced clinical practice, innovative research methods, and evidence-based practice. Students will engage in deep exploration of nursing theories and practices, with opportunities to contribute positively to patient care and health systems.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue career paths in academic and research settings, nurse leadership positions, or advanced clinical roles. Potential opportunities include becoming a nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, or healthcare researcher. This degree supports a role as a thought leader in nursing, influencing policy and practice in the healthcare field.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide the qualifying student with advanced critical, analytical, problem-solving, and reflective competencies as a nursing specialist to act as a leader and consultant in health services and to make an original contribution to the knowledge content of the discipline through independent research. The qualifying student should display insight into the module discipline, as well as into research. This should include competence in the oral and written communication of the research process and findings.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!