Bachelor of Medical Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Medical Science is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Curative Health subfield. It represents an undergraduate focus on medical science, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe its specific subjects, learning outcomes or practical components. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be confirmed before making plans to enrol.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in studying medical science within the health sciences. Suitability depends on the institution’s current offering and its published admission requirements, which should be checked directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further study or work connected with medical science and the Curative Health field. No approved related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of medical science
- Scientific reasoning relevant to the health sciences
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Medical Science
- SAQA ID
- 2885
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 384
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is still available for new enrolment, since the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are appropriately accredited or authorised.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, including any academic prerequisites.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is intended for direct employment, further study or another progression route, and check any separate requirements for occupations of interest.