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Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery

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SAQA ID10277
NQF Level6
Credits545
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Level 6 diploma focused on nursing science across general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. It is designed around several related areas of health-care practice rather than a single nursing specialisation.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in a broad nursing qualification that includes general, psychiatric and community nursing, together with midwifery, might consider it. This description is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification’s subject areas may be relevant to nursing, psychiatric nursing, community health and midwifery-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Any registration or employment requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authorities and employers.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Nursing practice across general, psychiatric and community-care contexts
  • Midwifery-related care practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery
SAQA ID
10277
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
545
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
EXCELSIUS NURSING COLLEGE
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
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, as it is recorded with a registration end date of 30 June 2006.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval remains valid.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any required clinical or workplace-based learning.
  • Confirm whether any professional registration or employment requirements apply after completion.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.