Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery is a 720-credit qualification at NQF Level 8 in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused on developing a higher-education foundation in medicine and patient care. The supplied record identifies the University of the Free State as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in medicine, curative health and patient care. Prospective learners should confirm the applicable admission and selection requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to medical and healthcare-related work. However, the supplied evidence does not confirm professional registration, licensing, employment eligibility or entry into any specific career. No related career mappings are available in this record.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational medical knowledge
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient-care communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- SAQA ID
- 9633
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 720
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2021-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2021 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required current accreditation or authorisation.
- Check the current admission, selection and prerequisite requirements directly with the institution.
- Confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Obtain current information on professional registration or licensing requirements from the relevant authorities before relying on the qualification for practice.