Bachelor of Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Nursing is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8, carrying 480 credits, in the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to provide advanced academic preparation in nursing and health care. The available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, while its current SAQA status requires verification before relying on it for enrolment or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing university-level study in nursing and health care may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should first confirm the qualification's current status, admission requirements and any practical or workplace expectations with the relevant institution and official sources.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is relevant to preparation for nursing-related work and further professional development in health care. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Any current registration, statutory, workplace or professional requirements should be confirmed with the appropriate authorities and prospective employers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing and patient-care knowledge
- Health-care problem-solving
- Communication with patients and care teams
- Professional practice in a health-care context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 117094
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved for enrolment.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider about any practical, clinical, workplace-based or assessment requirements before committing.
- Confirm any professional registration or legal requirements that may apply to practising in the intended nursing role.
- Compare the qualification details with current information from the provider and relevant official authorities.