Diploma: Nursing Science: General
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a former higher-education nursing qualification focused on general nursing science within the Curative Health subfield. It was positioned at NQF Level 6 and carried 260 credits. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018, so its current availability and status should be confirmed before relying on it for study planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be of interest to people exploring formal preparation in general nursing science, subject to the qualification's current status, admission requirements and any requirements set by an authorised provider or relevant authority.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to general nursing and curative healthcare because of its nursing focus. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility to practise. Confirm the current status of the qualification and any separate registration or practice requirements before enrolling.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational general nursing knowledge
- Patient-care skills
- Communication in healthcare settings
- Support for clinical and curative healthcare practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing Science: General
- SAQA ID
- 13826
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 260
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Life Healthcare Group (prev College of Learning/Afrox Coll of Nursing)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether successful completion is linked to any current professional registration or practice requirements; do not assume that it is.
- Check the latest qualification details directly with the provider and relevant official authorities before making a financial or enrolment decision.