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Bachelor of Oral Hygiene

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SAQA ID116566
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Oral Hygiene is a 360-credit, NQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification in the HEQSF, associated with the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It is focused broadly on oral hygiene within a health-promotion context. The qualification’s current SAQA registration status should be verified before making enrolment decisions.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification might be considered by people interested in oral hygiene, oral health promotion and health-related services, subject to the institution’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for exploring oral-hygiene-related work or further study, depending on current registration, institutional requirements and any applicable professional or legal requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
SAQA ID
116566
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
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 directly, as the available record indicates a registration-end date of 30 June 2021 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is approved.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm any professional registration or legal requirements that may apply to practising in an oral-hygiene-related role.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.