Bachelor of Nursing Science
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Nursing Science is a higher-education nursing qualification at NQF level 7, carrying 480 credits. It is associated with the Preventive Health subfield and may provide a foundation for further nursing-related study or work, subject to applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in university-level nursing education and health promotion may consider this qualification. Prospective students should confirm that it matches their intended nursing pathway and any applicable professional requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing-related work by providing higher-education study in the nursing and preventive-health field. It does not by itself guarantee employment, professional registration or appointment. Any professional practice implications should be confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing knowledge
- Health-promotion awareness
- Patient and community-care understanding
- Communication in healthcare contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 6083
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and whether they meet your circumstances.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm with the relevant professional authority whether additional registration or requirements apply to the intended nursing pathway.