Doctor of Medicine: Psychiatry
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an advanced, Level 10 medical qualification focused on psychiatry within the Curative Health field. It represents specialised higher-level study related to mental health and psychiatric medicine.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring advanced study in psychiatry and related areas of medical practice might consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission recommendation, and prospective learners should confirm whether it is available and appropriate for their intended pathway.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification's psychiatry focus may support preparation for work related to psychiatric medicine, subject to current qualification status and any applicable admission, assessment, workplace, professional or registration requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Medicine: Psychiatry
- SAQA ID
- 16542
- 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 record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any clinical, supervised or workplace-based requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether additional professional registration or other regulatory steps are relevant to the intended practice pathway.
- Check the qualification title, SAQA ID 16542, NQF level, credits and provider details against current official information before making a decision.