Advanced Diploma in Public Health
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Advanced Diploma in Public Health is a level 7, 120-credit higher-education qualification focused broadly on public health within the field of Promotive Health and Developmental Services. It may be relevant to further study or work involving public health, health promotion and developmental health services, subject to the qualification’s current status and the requirements of particular roles.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in building advanced knowledge in public health and related promotive or developmental health services might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the applicant’s prior education, the provider’s admission rules and the qualification’s current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for public-health-related work or further study, particularly in contexts connected with promotive health and developmental services. No specific approved career relationships were supplied, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Public health knowledge
- Understanding of health promotion and developmental health services
- Ability to engage with public-health-related practice or further study
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Diploma in Public Health
- SAQA ID
- 110975
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Fort Hare
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and indicates that current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether your prior qualification meets them.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based, practical or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains available and that the provider’s published title, SAQA ID 110975, NQF level and credit value match the intended programme.