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Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

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SAQA ID79129
NQF Level8
Credits588
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification focused broadly on medicine and surgery. The available record associates it with the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield and lists 588 credits. Its registration history requires careful checking: the record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2015, while its current status has not been verified.

Who might consider this qualification?

People considering higher-education study related to medicine and surgery may wish to investigate this qualification, subject to the institution’s published admission rules and confirmation that the qualification is currently available for enrolment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is related by title to medical and surgical career pathways, but no approved career mappings are available here. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. Because the available registration information is historical and current status is unverified, prospective students should confirm whether it remains available and recognised for their intended purpose.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
SAQA ID
79129
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
588
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
University of Limpopo
Registration end in source dataset
2015-06-30
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.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.