Postgraduate Diploma in Computational Health Informatics
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About this qualification
This is a postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 that focuses on the relationship between computational methods, information and health-related applications. It carries 120 credits and falls within the HEQSF under Promotive Health and Developmental Services.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people seeking advanced study in the area where computing, health information and health-related practice intersect. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements, which should be confirmed before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development for work involving computational health informatics and the use of information or computational approaches in health contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying computational and informatics perspectives to health-related contexts
- Working with health information in ways relevant to computational health informatics
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computational Health Informatics
- SAQA ID
- 119208
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Cape Town
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-06-21
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 21 June 2025 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited as applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether your prior qualification and experience meet them.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, assessment arrangements, study format, workload and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 119208, NQF level and credit value with the provider before enrolling.