DOCTOR OF NURSING
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Nursing is a doctoral-level qualification at NQF Level 10 in the HEQSF, focused on the Curative Health subfield. It carries 360 credits and represents advanced study in nursing within the higher education system.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced doctoral-level study related to nursing and curative health, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic, research or leadership-oriented work related to nursing and curative health. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced nursing-related knowledge
- Doctoral-level academic capability in a curative health context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- DOCTOR OF NURSING
- SAQA ID
- 113841
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Port Elizabeth
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is available for new enrolment.
- Check the institution’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment structure and any research, clinical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and awarding institution in the official documentation.
- The available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 25 July 2019 and requires verification, so do not assume that the qualification is currently open for enrolment.