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Doctor of Medicine

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID116417
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Medicine is an advanced higher-education qualification at NQF Level 10, carrying 360 credits and located in the Curative Health subfield. It was originated by the University of Cape Town and is associated with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. The available information indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2021, while its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by individuals seeking advanced academic and professional preparation in medicine and curative healthcare. Whether it is suitable for a particular applicant depends on the provider’s current offering and published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for advanced medical and curative-healthcare work, subject to the applicable education, registration, licensing and employment requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career mappings are available in the information provided.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced medical knowledge
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Decision-making in curative healthcare

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Medicine
SAQA ID
116417
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
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, since the supplied information records a registration end date of 30 June 2021.
  • Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether applications or enrolment are open.
  • Ask the provider about the current assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm any separate professional registration or licensing requirements that may apply to practising medicine.
  • Check that the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF details on the provider’s current documentation match the qualification being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.