Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry is an NQF Level 8, 480-credit higher education qualification in the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It is designed around the health-science field of podiatry and was originated by the University of Johannesburg.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in higher education in podiatry and rehabilitative health services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to podiatry-related and rehabilitative health-service work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings are supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational health-science knowledge relevant to podiatry
- Understanding of rehabilitative health-service contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry
- SAQA ID
- 110484
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the originating institution, as the available registration snapshot records an end date of 30 June 2024 and a current status has not been verified.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited for the intended enrolment period.
- Check the applicable admission requirements with the institution.
- Ask the institution for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or other regulatory requirements apply to the intended practice area before making an enrolment decision.