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Bachelor of Nursing

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SAQA ID118179
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Nursing is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is designed around the academic and professional study of nursing, with a substantial credit volume. Prospective students should verify its current status and enrolment availability before applying.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in studying nursing and contributing to health promotion, disease prevention and patient care may consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for nursing-related work and further professional development, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Any registration, licensing or other requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authorities before enrolling or planning a career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing knowledge
  • Health promotion and disease-prevention awareness
  • Patient-care-related understanding

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Nursing
SAQA ID
118179
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
University of Venda
Registration end in source dataset
2024-04-22
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 and whether new enrolment is permitted.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme have the required accreditation or authorisation.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based learning requirements.
  • Confirm any professional registration or licensing requirements with the relevant professional authority; these are not established here.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.