Are you considering doing a PhD?
Consider completing this short programme first!

The PhD Preparedness Programme is a 12-week fully online course facilitated by The Harry Crossley Children's Nursing Development Unit in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town.

The aim of the course is to help students bridge the gap between a Master's degree and a PhD, especially if the Master's degree was a clinical or professional degree with less focus on independent research and academic writing skills. The outcome of this course is that students will have a very clear idea of what the PhD journey looks like as well as have the basic skills to tackle a PhD. 

Calendar

Course dates
The course runs for 12 weeks, once a year.
The next course runs from 3rd June – 1st September 2024.
People

Admission requirements
All applicants need to have completed a Master's and be considering PhD study

Online


Course format

Course offered in English.

Course consists of 4 modules:

  • Academic reading and writing skills
  • Support required for a PhD
  • Technical skills-word processing, storage, presenting and reviewing
  • Thesis structure

Each week offers structured learning activities that share resources, promote reflection and facilitate learning - all designed to contribute to the development of the skills and knowledge required to complete a weekly assignment.

The course is offered fully online, asynchronously using Vula (University of Cape Town’s (UCT) electronic learning platform). This means that there is no need to be in class, or even online, at any set time in the week. The course can be completed at a time to suit the participant, scheduled around other family/work/life commitments.
Clock 6 hours

A new lesson is released each week, on Monday at 08h00.
Each lesson consists of a set of learning activities and one assignment.

A lesson should take approximately 6 - 8 hours per week to complete.
Certificate

Certification
A UCT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants on successful completion of the course.
Coins

Fees
R6,150 in 2024
To apply

For more information, email CNDU or to apply, navigate to the CEU website.

To apply click here to complete online application