Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Oral Hygiene is a 360-credit NQF Level 7 higher-education qualification in the HEQSF, focused on oral hygiene within the broader area of promotive health and developmental services. The supplied record identifies the University of KwaZulu-Natal as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in oral hygiene and health-promotion services who want to pursue higher-education study in this field. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to oral hygiene and promotive health services. No specific related careers were supplied, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Oral hygiene-related knowledge and practice
- Understanding of promotive health and developmental services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
- SAQA ID
- 101970
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 101970, NQF level, credit value and any current programme conditions directly with the provider and SAQA.