Doctor of Technology: Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Technology: Nursing is an advanced doctoral-level qualification in the nursing discipline, located within the Curative Health subfield of the HEQSF at NQF Level 10. It carries 240 credits and was originated by Durban University of Technology. The available registration record includes an end date of 31 December 2014, so its current status should be confirmed before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be of interest to people seeking advanced scholarly development in nursing, health-related technology or curative healthcare. Suitability and admission would depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
A doctoral qualification in nursing may support advanced research, academic, policy or specialist leadership pathways related to nursing and healthcare. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced scholarly inquiry
- Research and critical analysis
- Academic and professional communication
- Problem-solving in nursing and curative healthcare contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Technology: Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 72108
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment or achievement is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, research or workplace requirements, and any expectations specific to the qualification.
- Confirm how the qualification may relate to any professional registration or employment pathway you are considering; do not assume that the qualification alone provides registration or employment eligibility.