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Doctor of Medicine

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SAQA ID72893
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Medicine is a 360-credit qualification at NQF level 10 in the Curative Health subfield of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is associated with the University of KwaZulu-Natal as the originator. The available record requires verification, and a registration-end date snapshot of 30 June 2024 is supplied.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced university-level study in medicine and the Curative Health field might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission cannot be determined from the available information.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may be relevant to advanced medical and health-related career development, but no approved related-career mappings are supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career. Readers should verify the qualification's current status and any professional requirements before relying on it for career planning.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced medical knowledge
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Health-related decision-making

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Medicine
SAQA ID
72893
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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

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  • Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution or provider.
  • Ask for details of the assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace requirements that apply.
  • Confirm whether any professional registration or other regulatory requirements are relevant to the intended career.
  • Check that the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF details match the current official records before enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.