Doctor of Nursing Science: Maternal: Child Health: Midwifery: Neonatal
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a doctoral-level higher education qualification focused on nursing, with a stated emphasis on maternal and child health, midwifery and neonatal care. It is recorded at NQF Level 10 and carries 240 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2009, while its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced doctoral-level study related to nursing, maternal and child health, midwifery and neonatal care might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic or professional development related to nursing, maternal and child health, midwifery and neonatal care. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Nursing Science: Maternal: Child Health: Midwifery: Neonatal
- SAQA ID
- 17463
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the applicable admission requirements with the institution.
- Ask the institution about assessment arrangements and any academic, clinical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains available and whether any replacement or successor qualification is offered.