Faculty of Science

Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting

Higher Certificate 1 year Full-time APS 20+ NSFAS Funded
20
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 5
Programme Overview
Qualification
Higher Certificate
Duration
1 Year
NQF Level
5
Campus
Pretoria Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

This one-year certificate trains dental assistants to support dentists in practice, covering infection control, stock control, and basic dental procedures.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English 4 50–59%
  • Mathematics 3 40–49%
  • Any other additional subjects 3 40–49%
  • Mathematical Literacy 4 50–59%
Closing date: 31 July.
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Oral Hygiene Bachelor of Oral Health Bachelor of Dental Therapy Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry)
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