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Doctor of Philosophy: Orthodontics

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SAQA ID21649
NQF Level10
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Philosophy: Orthodontics is an advanced doctoral qualification focused on orthodontics within the Preventive Health field. It is listed at NQF Level 10, carries 240 credits, and falls under the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). The supplied record identifies the University of the Western Cape as the originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by individuals seeking advanced academic or research-focused study in orthodontics, subject to the institution’s admission and selection requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced academic, research and subject-specialist development in orthodontics. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No related career mappings were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced research capability in orthodontics
  • Doctoral-level academic inquiry and subject expertise

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Philosophy: Orthodontics
SAQA ID
21649
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
240
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and its current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
  • Check the current admission, selection and prerequisite requirements directly with the institution.
  • Confirm the assessment, research, supervision and any workplace or clinical requirements that apply to the current offering.
  • Verify whether applications or enrolment are currently open before making arrangements or payments.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.