Level of diplomas
To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from South Africa?
| Diploma | NQF | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| National Senior Certificate on which it is mentioned that the student has met the minimum admission requirements of Higher Certificate, (National) Diploma and/or bachelor's programmes. | 4 | a HAVO diploma |
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National Senior Certificate with the following:
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4 | at least a HAVO diploma |
| Higher Certificate | 5 | 1 year of HBO |
| (National) Diploma | 7 | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor 's degree ( duration : 3 years) | 7 | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor 's degree (duration: 4 years) | 8 | an HBO or a WO bachelor's degree |
| Honours bachelor's degree | 8 | an HBO or a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor's degree in dentistry | 8 | half a year of a 3-year WO master's programme in dentistry |
| Bachelor's degree in veterinary science | 8 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in veterinary medicine |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) | 8 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in medicine |
| Master 's degree | 9 | an HBO or a WO master's degree |