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 undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in the HEQSF, located in the field of Promotive Health and Developmental Services. It is oriented towards oral hygiene and the promotion of oral health.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in undergraduate study related to oral hygiene and promotive oral health services may consider this qualification, subject to checking the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for oral hygiene-related career pathways and promotive health work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational oral hygiene knowledge
- Oral health promotion
- Understanding of promotive health services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
- SAQA ID
- 110974
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Limpopo
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or other post-qualification requirements apply to the intended career pathway.