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Bachelor of Medical Science Honours

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SAQA ID2957
NQF Level8
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Medical Science Honours is an advanced higher-education qualification in the medical sciences, positioned at NQF Level 8 within the Curative Health subfield. It is designed for further academic or science-focused development beyond an undergraduate degree, but the available information does not describe its specific curriculum or purpose in detail.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced study or development in medical science and related health-science fields might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support further academic or science-related development in medical and health-science contexts. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, professional registration or appointment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Medical-science knowledge development
  • Scientific analysis
  • Academic research and inquiry

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Medical Science Honours
SAQA ID
2957
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
128
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of Durban Westville
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a historical registration-end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the institution.
  • Confirm the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical, laboratory or workplace requirements where applicable.
  • Ask whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether it supports your intended further-study or career pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.