Diploma: Nursing
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About this qualification
The Diploma: Nursing is an NQF Level 5, 256-credit higher education qualification focused on nursing within the Preventive Health subfield. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in nursing and preventive health may consider this qualification as a possible study option. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title and field indicate relevance to nursing and preventive health-related work or further study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 78123
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with the relevant official sources.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended study, employment or professional-registration plans.