Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is focused on oral health within a broader health-prevention context and is associated with 392 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in oral health, preventive health and contributing to the promotion and support of oral wellbeing. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets the qualification’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to oral-health and preventive-health work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Prospective students should independently confirm the career and registration implications of the qualification before enrolling.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of oral health
- Awareness of preventive-health principles
- Oral-health promotion and support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences
- SAQA ID
- 92063
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 392
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration information includes an end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or appropriately accredited for the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and application deadlines.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm how the qualification is recognised for any intended further study, employment or professional registration pathway.