Diploma: Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a higher-education diploma focused broadly on tropical medicine and hygiene within the field of promotive health and developmental services. It is recorded at NQF Level 7 with 120 credits and was originated by the University of Witwatersrand. The available record indicates a registration end date of 31 December 2014, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in tropical medicine, hygiene, health promotion and developmental health services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work involving tropical medicine, hygiene and promotive or developmental health services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of issues related to tropical medicine and hygiene
- Awareness of health promotion and developmental health contexts
- Ability to engage with hygiene-related health information
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- SAQA ID
- 9587
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- 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 and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited for the qualification.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution.
- Ask the institution for the current curriculum, delivery format, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended study or career pathway, including any separate professional or occupational requirements that may apply.