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 an advanced doctoral-level qualification focused on scholarly study in nursing within the Curative Health field. It is intended to represent high-level academic engagement with nursing science, although the available information does not describe its specific research focus, curriculum or study requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced nursing scholarship, doctoral-level study and research in the health sciences might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission and other requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support further academic, research or senior scholarly work related to nursing and health sciences. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced nursing scholarship
- Scholarly analysis and research
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 9585
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application process and any requirements relating to assessment, research or workplace participation.
- Request up-to-date information about the qualification structure, research expectations, duration, costs and delivery arrangements directly from the provider.