Bachelor of Dental Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Dental Science is a higher-education qualification focused on dental science within the broader area of promotive health and developmental services. The available information does not confirm its current registration or whether it is open for new enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in dental science, oral health and health-promotion-related work. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider rather than assumed from the qualification title.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to dental science and oral-health-related career pathways. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers have been confirmed here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of dental science
- Awareness of oral health in a promotive-health context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Dental Science
- SAQA ID
- 2325
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 939
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Medical University of Southern Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, curriculum, delivery arrangements and assessment requirements.
- Ask whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply before enrolling.
- Confirm whether the qualification supports any professional registration or further-study pathway relevant to your goals with the appropriate professional or educational authority.