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Postgraduate Diploma: Medical Informatics

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SAQA ID78447
NQF Level7
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Informatics is an NQF Level 7, 128-credit postgraduate qualification focused on the relationship between healthcare and medical information systems. It was originated by the University of KwaZulu-Natal and falls within the HEQSF and the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in postgraduate study at the intersection of healthcare and information management may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm the institution’s current admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may be relevant to work involving medical information and healthcare informatics. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no related career mappings are available here.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Postgraduate Diploma: Medical Informatics
SAQA ID
78447
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
128
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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 available record requires verification and shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution.
  • Ask the institution about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the listed qualification details remain current.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.