Bachelor of Complementary Medicine in Phytotherapy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 480-credit NQF Level 8 bachelor’s qualification focused on complementary medicine, with a particular emphasis on phytotherapy—the use of plant-based approaches in a health-related context. The qualification is located within the HEQSF and the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in studying complementary medicine and phytotherapy at bachelor’s degree level, especially those interested in plant-based approaches within promotive health and developmental services. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further exploration of complementary medicine and phytotherapy-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. No approved related-career mappings are available here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of complementary medicine
- Foundational understanding of phytotherapy
- Awareness of health promotion and developmental-services contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Complementary Medicine in Phytotherapy
- SAQA ID
- 97952
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2021-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2021 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or appropriately accredited to present the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment and clarify any current recognition or registration implications before committing to study.