DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science is a doctoral-level qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to represent advanced scholarly study and research in health science at NQF level 10, although the specific research focus and learning content should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
Who might consider this qualification?
People considering advanced academic or research-focused study in health science may wish to investigate this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards health science research, academic or other advanced scholarly activities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced health science research
- Critical analysis of health-related evidence
- Independent scholarly inquiry
- Academic writing and communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCE
- SAQA ID
- 113584
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Durban Westville
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 25 July 2019 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and that enrolment is currently available.
- Check the institution’s admission requirements, research proposal or supervision expectations, and any assessment requirements before applying.
- Confirm the qualification structure, research focus, delivery arrangements, duration and total costs directly with the institution.
- Ask how the qualification relates to any professional registration or employment pathway relevant to your intended field; do not assume that completing it provides such registration or employment.