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Bachelor of Nursing

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SAQA ID96516
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Nursing is a 480-credit qualification at NQF Level 8 in the HEQSF, within the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation for nursing-related practice, although the specific learning content and professional requirements should be confirmed before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in pursuing higher-level study related to nursing and curative health may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements, which should be checked directly.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support preparation for nursing-related career pathways, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related-career mappings are available here, so readers should verify the qualification’s current recognition and any additional requirements for practising in nursing.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing knowledge
  • Health and patient-care understanding
  • Communication in healthcare contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Nursing
SAQA ID
96516
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of Venda
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme are properly accredited or authorised for the intended qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider for the full curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-learning requirements.
  • Confirm whether any additional professional registration or statutory requirements apply to the intended nursing career pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.