Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Health Sciences
The Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education is a master's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years from first registration. to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education at NWU
An honours degree, or a postgraduate diploma with at least a 24-credit research component, or a 4-year bachelor's degree in a health sciences field (NQF8) with a 60% average; nursing applicants additionally need SANC registration as a nurse educator and proof of at least two years' recent teaching/research experience in health sciences higher education.
About this course
Aimed at practising lecturers and researchers in health-related higher education, this dissertation-only qualification builds capacity in health professions education research. It is delivered through blended contact learning and is intended to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning within the health sciences. Completion also prepares graduates for doctoral-level study in the field.
Course intelligence for Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years from first registration.
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Health Sciences, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.