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Bachelor of Nursing Science

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SAQA ID112158
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Nursing Science is a 480-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8, focused on nursing science within the Curative Health subfield. It is associated with the University of Pretoria as originator. The supplied record indicates that its registration information requires verification, including a registration-end snapshot dated 18 September 2022.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic study in nursing science and the curative health field might consider this qualification. Suitability should be confirmed against the provider’s published admission and selection requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may provide academic preparation relevant to nursing-related work, but no approved related-career mappings were supplied. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Readers should verify any professional or regulatory requirements separately.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing science knowledge
  • Health-care knowledge relevant to the curative health field

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Nursing Science
SAQA ID
112158
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2022-09-18
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 directly before enrolling, as the supplied record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 18 September 2022.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited by the relevant authorities.
  • Check the provider’s current admission, selection and progression requirements.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment structure and any clinical, workplace-based or practical requirements.
  • Confirm any professional registration or regulatory requirements that may apply after completing the qualification.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.