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Bachelor of Nursing

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SAQA ID96590
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Nursing is a higher-education nursing qualification at NQF Level 8, carrying 480 credits and located in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It is associated with the University of Fort Hare as originator. The available record shows that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or career planning.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people exploring university-level study in nursing and health promotion. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further exploration of nursing-related work because of its nursing focus and health-services classification. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Any current registration or professional requirements should be verified with the relevant authorities.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing-related knowledge
  • Understanding of health promotion and developmental health services
  • Professional practice development in a health-services context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Nursing
SAQA ID
96590
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
University of Fort Hare
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, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements relevant to the programme.
  • Confirm whether any professional registration or other regulatory requirements apply to the intended nursing 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.