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Bachelor of Nursing

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SAQA ID87508
NQF Level7
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Nursing is a higher-education qualification focused on preparing learners for study and practice in nursing within the curative health field. It is an NQF Level 7 qualification carrying 480 credits and was originated by Walter Sisulu University. The supplied record shows a registration end snapshot of 31 December 2018, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in nursing and healthcare who are exploring degree-level study in the curative health field. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide preparation relevant to nursing-related work and further professional development in healthcare. It does not, on its own, guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because no approved related-career mappings or current registration details were supplied, readers should confirm the current pathway with the relevant provider and professional authorities.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing knowledge
  • Patient-care skills
  • Clinical communication
  • Healthcare teamwork
  • Professional practice in a curative health setting

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Nursing
SAQA ID
87508
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Walter Sisulu University
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about any assessment, clinical or workplace-learning requirements that apply.
  • Confirm whether professional registration or other external requirements are relevant to the intended nursing pathway.
  • Check whether the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF details match the current offering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.