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Doctor of Nursing

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SAQA ID96818
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Nursing is a doctoral-level qualification in the Curative Health subfield, positioned at NQF Level 10 with 360 credits under the HEQSF. It is associated with Durban University of Technology. The available registration information requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, so its current status should not be assumed.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced, doctoral-level academic and professional development in nursing may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s current admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced scholarly and professional development in nursing. However, the available evidence does not identify specific related careers or establish that completing it guarantees employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced scholarly inquiry in nursing
  • Critical analysis of nursing-related knowledge
  • High-level academic and professional problem-solving

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Nursing
SAQA ID
96818
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Durban University of Technology
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.