Diploma: Public Health
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About this qualification
The Diploma: Public Health is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8 in the field of Health Sciences and related services, with a focus on Promotive Health and Developmental Services. It is associated with public health and the promotion of health and wellbeing at a broader community or population level.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in public health, health promotion and developmental services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or specific entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for exploring public-health-related work or further study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of public health concepts
- Awareness of health promotion and developmental services
- Ability to consider health and wellbeing at community or population level
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Public Health
- SAQA ID
- 9579
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2014 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or experiential requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 9579, NQF level and credit value with the provider before making a decision.