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 360-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the HEQSF. It is focused on dental therapy within the field of Promotive Health and Developmental Services.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in higher-level study related to dental therapy and promotive health services may wish to consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the institution’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may provide preparation relevant to dental therapy and related oral-health service settings. No specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Dental Therapy
- SAQA ID
- 74451
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- TT 9 Dent
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as a registration end date of 30 June 2023 is recorded and its current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm how the qualification relates to any professional registration or employment requirements that may apply to the intended career path.