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Doctor of Nursing Science

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SAQA ID8097
NQF Level10
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Nursing Science is an advanced doctoral-level qualification in nursing within the Curative Health subfield. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 240 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2014, and its current SAQA status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be of interest to people seeking advanced doctoral-level study in nursing, particularly those interested in developing expertise within the health sciences. Suitability and admission depend on the institution’s requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced scholarly, research or leadership-related work connected with nursing and health sciences. No specific related careers were supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced nursing scholarship
  • Health-sciences research capability
  • Critical inquiry in a nursing context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Nursing Science
SAQA ID
8097
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
240
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Registration end in source dataset
2014-12-31
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, since the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the intended provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the current availability, structure, assessment arrangements and any research or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm how the qualification is recognised for any intended professional, academic or employment pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.