Doctor of Medicine: Dermatology
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a doctoral-level health qualification focused on dermatology, the medical field concerned with skin-related health conditions. It is associated with the Curative Health subfield and is listed at NQF Level 10 with 240 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring advanced study in dermatology or doctoral-level health qualifications may consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission requirements and provider information.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced dermatology-focused medical knowledge relevant to further clinical, healthcare or academic work. It does not guarantee employment, professional registration, appointment or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced knowledge focused on dermatology
- Medical knowledge relevant to curative health
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Medicine: Dermatology
- SAQA ID
- 16522
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available information records a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm whether a provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and whether enrolment is open.
- Check the provider’s published admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any clinical, workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and awarding arrangements directly with the provider and SAQA.
- Check whether any professional registration or practice-related requirements apply separately to the qualification.