Doctor of Medicine: Surgery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Medicine: Surgery is an NQF Level 10, 240-credit HEQSF qualification in the Curative Health subfield. Its title indicates advanced study related to medicine and surgery. The qualification was originated by the University of the Free State.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced medical and surgical study may consider this qualification, subject to checking the applicable admission and enrolment requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to medical and surgical practice, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or permission to practise. No specific approved career relationships are recorded, so readers should confirm the professional and regulatory implications independently.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced medical and surgical knowledge
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Medicine: Surgery
- SAQA ID
- 16546
- 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 and enrolment status, as a registration end date of 30 June 2023 is recorded and the current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the institution.
- Ask the institution about assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm any professional registration, licensing or legal requirements relevant to practising after completing the qualification.