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Doctor of Public Health

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SAQA ID19643
NQF Level10
Credits500
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Public Health is a doctoral-level qualification focused broadly on public health and developmental health services. It is listed at NQF Level 10 with 500 credits under the HEQSF. The available record indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be confirmed before relying on this information.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or professional development in public health and related health-service fields. Suitability depends on the institution’s current admission requirements and whether the qualification is available for enrolment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

A Doctor of Public Health may support advanced public health research, policy, programme and leadership-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available record.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced public health inquiry
  • Doctoral-level research and analysis
  • Critical engagement with public health and developmental health issues

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Public Health
SAQA ID
19643
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
500
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Medical University of Southern Africa
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.