UNISA anyone?

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Specializes in Psych.

So, I'm looking at a doctorate from the University of South Africa. This is for a variety of reasons:

1. Well respected large university

2. Online format

3. British form of advanced degree ( thesis, dissertation only no classes)

It appears to take roughly 3 - 5 years and is quite rigorous. My question is I have been unable to find any recent opinions from current doctoral students or graduates. Any opinions out there from these groups? How was your experience?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, dementia, hospice.

I have been intrigued by UNISA since I first read about it 30+ years ago in a John Bear's book. I intend to do a master's there or at the University of Pretoria one day as well (though, maybe not in nursing, as I am near completion of a master's in another field).

Anyway, bookwormom is a nurse who posts from time to time on these forums. She completed a doctorate from UNISA and is now a teaching faculty member in the nursing department at a state university. I have corresponded with her a few times and got some great insights into the program. If you do a search of her previous posts, I'm sure you'll find the information helpful. Also, perhaps you could private message her for more info.

Best wishes!

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Specializes in Psych.
I have been intrigued by UNISA since I first read about it 30+ years ago in a John Bear's book. I intend to do a master's there or at the University of Pretoria one day as well (though, maybe not in nursing, as I am near completion of a master's in another field).

Anyway, bookwormom is a nurse who posts from time to time on these forums. She completed a doctorate from UNISA and is now a teaching faculty member in the nursing department at a state university. I have corresponded with her a few times and got some great insights into the program. If you do a search of her previous posts, I'm sure you'll find the information helpful. Also, perhaps you could private message her for more info.

Best wishes!

Thank you, I'll look her up. Very helpful.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, dementia, hospice.

You're welcome and best wishes!

By the way, I meant to say I intend to pursue a doctorate (not a master's) at UNISA or the University of Pretoria. I will be finished with a non-nursing master's next summer.

Also, at one time UNISA offered a DLitt et Phil in nursing (or nursing science), but I believe now the degree is in Health Studies. Is that the degree you intend to pursue? Also, for what it's worth, I believe University of Pretoria offers a PhD in nursing science.

Finally, I noticed you live in Las Vegas. That's my hometown!

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