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DOCTOR OF NURSING

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SAQA ID113327
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Nursing is a doctoral-level higher education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 360 credits, indicating advanced academic study in nursing rather than an entry-level nursing qualification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People seeking advanced academic study in nursing and who may be interested in developing expertise at doctoral level could consider this qualification. Any admission or eligibility requirements should be confirmed with the relevant institution because they are not provided here.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced academic, research or specialist nursing-related career development. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. The available evidence does not identify specific mapped careers or professional outcomes.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced nursing knowledge
  • Doctoral-level academic inquiry
  • Critical analysis in a nursing and health context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF NURSING
SAQA ID
113327
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Rand Afrikaans University
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date snapshot of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current status.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that any relevant accreditation arrangements remain valid.
  • Check the current admission and eligibility requirements directly with the provider.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any research, clinical or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and award details 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.