Doctor of Medicine: Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology
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About this qualification
This is a highly advanced, NQF level 10 doctoral qualification in the HEQSF Curative Health subfield, focused on medical microbiology and medical virology. It carries 240 credits and is associated with the University of the Free State. The supplied evidence indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2023, and its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic or specialist development in medical microbiology and medical virology may consider this qualification. Suitability, admission and enrolment should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic, research or specialist work related to medical microbiology and medical virology, but the supplied evidence does not identify specific career links. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced subject knowledge in medical microbiology
- Advanced subject knowledge in medical virology
- Specialist understanding within the Curative Health field
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Medicine: Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology
- SAQA ID
- 16529
- 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 directly with SAQA or the relevant institution, as the supplied registration snapshot ended on 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and appropriately accredited for the intended enrolment.
- Check the current admission requirements with the institution.
- Ask the institution to explain the qualification’s assessment, research, clinical or workplace-related requirements, where applicable.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently accepting new enrolments and whether any professional or regulatory requirements apply to the intended pathway.