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Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

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SAQA ID87513
NQF Level10
Credits260
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences is a doctoral-level qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It represents advanced academic study and research in health sciences and is set at NQF Level 10 with 260 credits. The qualification is associated with Walter Sisulu University.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic and research preparation in health sciences, particularly those interested in contributing to knowledge in the Curative Health field. Suitability depends on the institution’s current admission requirements and the applicant’s prior qualifications and experience.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced scholarly, research or academic-oriented work related to health sciences. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. No approved related-career mappings were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced health sciences research
  • Scholarly inquiry in the Curative Health field
  • Doctoral-level academic analysis

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
SAQA ID
87513
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
260
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Walter Sisulu University
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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.

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