Bachelor of Dental Therapy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Dental Therapy is a higher-education qualification in the Preventive Health field, focused broadly on preparation for dental therapy and oral-health-related work. The available record shows that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, so it should not be treated as currently available for enrolment without confirmation.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be of interest to people considering an academic pathway related to dental therapy, preventive health and oral healthcare. It should not be assumed that meeting an interest in these areas is sufficient for admission.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have supported preparation for work related to dental therapy and preventive oral health. No specific related careers are confirmed here, and completing a qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2009, prospective learners should first confirm whether any current equivalent or replacement qualification is available.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding related to dental therapy
- Awareness of preventive health in an oral-health context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Dental Therapy
- SAQA ID
- 14810
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 384
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of Durban Westville
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the education provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is legitimately presented.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or regulatory requirements would apply to the work you intend to pursue.
- Request written confirmation of the qualification title, SAQA identification and current offering before paying fees.