Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
A doctoral-level qualification focused on advanced scholarly study and research in the education and development of health professionals. It is located within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield and is set at NQF Level 10.
Who might consider this qualification?
Health-professions educators, academic staff, education researchers and experienced practitioners who are interested in undertaking advanced research related to how health professionals are educated and developed may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support work involving advanced research, academic scholarship and leadership in health-professions education. It may be relevant to careers in higher education, health-professions education research or related academic settings, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Independent research
- Critical analysis
- Scholarly communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education
- SAQA ID
- 112103
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, including any prior-qualification, research-proposal or experience requirements that may apply.
- Ask the provider about the qualification structure, research supervision, assessment arrangements and any workplace or research requirements.
- Confirm whether applications or new enrolment are currently available before making financial or study commitments.