Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 512-credit Bachelor of Health Sciences at NQF Level 8, focused on medical orthotics and prosthetics within the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation in a specialised area of health sciences concerned with orthotic and prosthetic practice.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing higher-level study in health sciences and exploring the specialised field of medical orthotics and prosthetics might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than confirmation that a person meets admission requirements or that the qualification is currently available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further career exploration or progression in areas related to medical orthotics and prosthetics. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no approved career relationships were supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of health-science concepts relevant to medical orthotics and prosthetics
- Development of knowledge related to a specialised area of curative health
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
- SAQA ID
- 91786
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 512
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 91786, NQF level, credit value and current programme details directly with the provider before making a decision.