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Bachelor of Medicine: Bachelor of Surgery (5 Year)

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SAQA ID78108
NQF Level7
Credits768
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a five-year bachelor's qualification in medicine and surgery within the Curative Health subfield. It is recorded at NQF Level 7 with 768 credits and was originated by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability must be confirmed before relying on this information.

Who might consider this qualification?

People exploring university-level study in medicine and surgery may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility or current enrolment availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is related to academic preparation in medicine and surgery and may support further consideration of medical practice pathways. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career, and current regulatory and registration requirements should be checked separately.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational medical knowledge
  • Understanding of curative healthcare
  • Clinical reasoning and decision-making
  • Communication relevant to healthcare practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Medicine: Bachelor of Surgery (5 Year)
SAQA ID
78108
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
768
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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.