Master of Nursing Science

Qualification Description

The programme is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue nursing knowledge and skills at a higher level. The degree seeks to empower and prepare registered nurses as a nurse manager or nurse educator. It improves the practising nurses’ knowledge, skills and values while assuming leadership roles in the healthcare system. The qualification will empower Namibian nurses to take advantage of a rapidly changing global environment and to transform social and health structures to benefit all Namibians, including the development of health through building of capacity.  The development of the Master of Nursing Science is in response to the Government of the Republic of Namibia`s Vision 2030. This Vision 2013 envisages high quality education that prepares Namibians to take advantage of a rapidly changing global environment including the development of health and health related professions while through building of capacity transform social and health structures to benefit all communities in the Namibian society. In addition, the nursing profession requests the development of the profession through empowerment of their leader.

2. Admission requirements

To be registered for the Master of Nursing Science the candidate must

• a Bachelor Honours Degree in Nursing at NQA Level 8 equivalent or
• a Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery with an additional post graduate qualification in nursing or midwifery.
• Recognition of prior learning in the relevant field could be considered. In keeping with the work-based approach to this programme, new entrants:
• Must have a minimum of two years of working experience in nursing. The above are essential requirements as the instructional design of the programme and course assessments will be integrated with work place experience..

3. Career opportunities

Specialised Professional in Nursing Science as a career within the public and private sectors in Namibia.  

4. Course Outline

Year 1

Semester courses:

• Health Informatics for Nursing

Year courses:

• Contemporary Issues in Nursing
• Research methods
• Health Service Management (electives)
• Nursing Education(electives)

Year 2

Year courses:

• Research Dissertation
• Practicals: Nursing Education and/or Nursing Management

5. HOD designation

            Prof. A. Van Dyk

            Email: a.vandyk@ium.edu.na

            Cell: 081 127 1040

6. Other Information

The duration of the course is two year minimum and four years maximum.