Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is a higher-education qualification focused on veterinary medicine and the health and treatment of animals. It is recorded at NQF level 7 with 480 credits, in the field of Health Sciences and related services and the subfield of Promotive Health and Developmental Services. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current status and availability require verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in veterinary medicine, animal health and veterinary surgical practice. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm whether it is currently offered and what requirements apply.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to veterinary medicine and surgery, based on its title and field. No approved related careers were supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of veterinary medicine
- Understanding of animal health and veterinary care
- Foundational awareness of veterinary surgical practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- SAQA ID
- 2535
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Medical University of Southern Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status directly before making any enrolment decision, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the current admission requirements with the provider.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment requirements and whether practical or workplace-based learning requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 2535, NQF level and credit value against current official records.