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Bachelor of Optometry

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SAQA ID72843
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Optometry is a 480-credit, NQF Level 8 higher-education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused on the academic and professional field of optometry, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum content or confirm current registration status.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in degree-level study in optometry and eye-related healthcare. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further progression towards work or professional pathways related to optometry, subject to any applicable registration, licensing, workplace and other legal requirements. It does not guarantee employment, professional registration or appointment, and no approved related-career mappings are available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational knowledge relevant to optometry and curative health
  • Academic and professional development in an eye-care field

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Optometry
SAQA ID
72843
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification in its current form.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements, selection process and application deadlines.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether clinical, practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm any professional registration, licensing or legal requirements that may apply after completion.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.