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Bachelor of Science: Medicine Honours: Medical Biochemistry

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SAQA ID21525
NQF Level7
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 7 honours-level qualification focused on medical biochemistry within the Preventive Health subfield. It relates the study of biochemical science to medicine and human health. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment planning.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in advanced university-level study linking biochemistry with medicine and health. This is general guidance only; the qualification’s admission requirements were not supplied and should be confirmed with the relevant institution.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further study or work-related development in areas connected with medical biochemistry and preventive health. No approved related careers were supplied, and the qualification should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, professional registration or entry into any particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying scientific and biochemical thinking to medical and health-related questions
  • Interpreting concepts relevant to biochemistry and preventive health
  • Developing analytical approaches relevant to medical science

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science: Medicine Honours: Medical Biochemistry
SAQA ID
21525
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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, since the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
  • Confirm whether enrolment is currently available and whether the institution is authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution.
  • Ask the institution about the assessment arrangements and any laboratory, research or workplace requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21525, NQF level and credit value against current institutional and SAQA information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.