important senate notice - Walter Sisulu University

Second Year
One (1) paper of 3 Hours duration for each module. In addition, a comprehensive oral
examination in Nursing Administration and Community Health Nursing.
Continuous evaluation through tests, assignments and group work contributes towards a
semester mark.
HONOURS BACCALLAUREUS CURATIONIS
The degree is optional for R879 (Regulation of the SANC) product.
The Purpose
- To strengthen research skills, managerial skills and educational skills acquired at Bachelor’s
degree level.
- To develop specialisation in the area of interest so as to improve the quality of care through
proper planning and input to policy formulation.
- To conduct research for the improvement of nursing and health services and to utilize
research for the provision of quality care.
- To increase the understanding of dynamics in health care and health service.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in the field of nursing or equivalent,
Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of membership with any
South African Nursing Professional Organisation.
The candidate must have obtained 60% in the area of specialization or have passed an
additional entry examination designed for candidates who obtained less than 60% in the area
of specialization at Bachelor’s degree level. Students who have conducted a research project
may be credited.
Summary of Courses
QUALIFICATION / COURSES0
Honours Baccalaureus Curationis
Option: Nursing Management
CODES CREDITS
Nursing and Health Service Management
HNM 4000
48
Research Methodology
NRM 4000
32
Research Project
RPH 4000
40
Computer Skills
CNN 4001
08
(128)
Honours Baccalaureus Curationis
Option: Nursing Education
Nursing Education
Research Methodology
Research Project
Computer Skills
HEALTH SCIENCES
122
HNE 4000
NRM 4000
RPH 4000
CNN 4001
40
32
40
08
(120)