Bachelor of Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community Nursing: Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a higher-education nursing qualification focused on general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. It is recorded at NQF level 8 with 480 credits under the HEQSF and is associated with the University of the Western Cape. The available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2014, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may interest people seeking advanced academic preparation across general, psychiatric and community nursing contexts, together with midwifery. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for nursing-related work involving general, psychiatric, community and midwifery contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility to practise; these matters should be confirmed with the relevant authorities and prospective employers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying nursing knowledge across general, psychiatric and community-care contexts
- Supporting care related to midwifery practice
- Working with patient and community-care needs across varied healthcare settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community Nursing: Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 8079
- 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
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 31 December 2014.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are currently authorised or accredited by the relevant authorities.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether they apply to the intended intake.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any required clinical or workplace learning.
- Confirm any professional registration, practice or statutory requirements with the relevant professional and regulatory authorities before relying on the qualification for practice.
- Obtain written confirmation of the qualification title, SAQA ID 8079, NQF level, credits and current status before making financial or enrolment decisions.