Doctor of Public Health
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Public Health is a doctoral-level qualification at NQF Level 10, comprising 360 credits. It is focused on advanced public health within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield, with an emphasis on population and community health rather than only individual clinical care.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced study in public health and developmental health services may consider this qualification, particularly those interested in population-level health improvement, health promotion or senior-level work in public health-related settings. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced public health and health-development work by providing doctoral-level preparation in the public health field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced public health thinking
- Population and community health planning
- Health promotion and developmental health perspectives
- Research-oriented analysis in public health
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Public Health
- SAQA ID
- 113357
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making plans, as the available registration information requires confirmation and includes a registration-end date snapshot of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment approach and any research, supervision or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the qualification’s credit structure, delivery format, expected study commitments and completion conditions directly with the provider.