Doctor of Nursing Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Nursing Science is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 10 in the Curative Health subfield. It represents advanced doctoral-level study in nursing science and is associated with the University of Johannesburg as originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic development in nursing science, subject to the provider’s published admission and enrolment requirements. It should not be treated as confirmation of admission eligibility or professional registration.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced scholarly or research-oriented development in nursing science. No approved related-career mappings were supplied, so specific career relevance cannot be confirmed from the available evidence. Completing it would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced academic inquiry in nursing science
- Critical analysis and scholarly communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 110728
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised to enrol learners for this qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application process and availability.
- Ask the provider what assessment, research, supervision or workplace-related requirements apply, as these details were not supplied.
- Confirm any professional registration or practice requirements separately with the relevant authority; none were provided in the available evidence.