Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing is a higher-education nursing qualification at NQF Level 8, with 516 credits, in the Curative Health subfield of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). It is associated with Durban University of Technology. The available record indicates a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, so its current status should be verified before relying on this qualification for enrolment or progression decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
People considering advanced academic study in nursing and health sciences may wish to investigate this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current enrolment availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is relevant to academic and professional preparation in nursing and health sciences. However, no specific related careers or career-entry outcomes are mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing-related knowledge
- Health sciences knowledge
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 96999
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 516
- 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, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and marks verification as required.
- Confirm that the institution and the specific offering are authorised or accredited for the relevant qualification and enrolment period.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, clinical or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently open for new enrolment and whether any professional or regulatory requirements must be met separately.