Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery is a 480-credit NQF Level 8 higher-education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to provide substantial academic preparation in nursing and midwifery, although the available information does not specify its curriculum or professional-registration position.
Who might consider this qualification?
People considering advanced higher-education study related to nursing and midwifery may wish to investigate this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective students should confirm whether it is currently available and suitable for their goals.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing- and midwifery-related career pathways because of its title, level and health-field classification. However, no specific approved career relationships are supplied, and completing the qualification does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing and midwifery practice capabilities
- Health-care communication and patient-centred care
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 102214
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification leads to any professional-registration pathway and check the relevant authority’s current requirements separately.