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 480-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8 in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused on developing advanced academic and practice-oriented knowledge relevant to nursing and patient care. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2024, while its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking higher-education study in nursing and curative health. Prospective students should confirm the applicable admission, professional and practical requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression toward nursing-related work by developing knowledge relevant to nursing practice and patient care. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Readers should verify the qualification's current SAQA status and any professional registration requirements before enrolling or relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Clinical nursing knowledge
- Patient-care skills
- Health assessment and care-planning abilities
- Communication and professional practice skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 97747
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and application deadlines.
- Ask the provider about any practical, clinical-placement, workplace-learning or assessment requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether completion supports any professional registration pathway and what additional requirements may apply.
- Compare the qualification information with the provider's latest official documentation before making enrolment or payment decisions.