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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Radiography 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96783  Master of Radiography 
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
65395  Master of Technology: Radiography  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
This Master of Radiography will cater for learners who will contribute, through independent research, advanced problem-solving skills and critical, reflective thinking to perform research in a chosen field of radiography and report their findings in a report that meets the accepted criteria and ethical principles for the profession. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome published in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. In this way, they will make a contribution to the existing body of knowledge for radiography ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge that will develop and advance the profession of Radiography.

Rationale:
The South African government has expressed a need for both a specialised radiographer who can operate independently at an advanced level in radiography departments. This qualification has been structured to meet that need and provide for research within radiography through the inclusion of a research dissertation that complies with the accepted norms, criteria and ethical principles for research at that level. Learners obtaining this qualification will be able to conduct research within the field of radiography and present their findings at local and international conferences/seminars as well as publish them in accredited publications. The research skills development is in keeping with the government's need for education to develop the area of science and technology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning will be applied on an individual basis and conducted per the institutional RPL policies. Providers are required to develop structured and accredited means of the assessment of individual learners against the exit-level outcome of the qualification on a case-by-case basis. Recognition of Prior Learning will be applied on an individual basis and conducted by the institutions' accredited RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum admission requirements for this qualification are:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Radiography, Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following elective modules at NQF Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 9: 180 Credits
  • Full Research Dissertation, 180 Credits.
    Or
  • Course Work, 90 Credits.
    And
  • Mini Research Dissertation, 90 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply research, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and reflective skills to perform research and compile a research report/dissertation in a chosen field of specialisation.
    2. Apply research, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and reflective skills to perform research.
    3. Apply research, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and reflective skills to perform research by compiling a research report (mini-dissertation) in a chosen field of specialisation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Gather relevant and recent literature on the research topic from a wide variety of sources and critically evaluated in terms of relevance and current trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories.
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and discuss various models, principles and theories in the chosen field in the literature review.
  • Compile and present a research proposal following the faculty research policies and procedural criteria.
  • Select, describe and justify appropriate research design and methodology in terms of the research problem.
  • Critically reflect on medical and research ethics, and legal issues pertinent to research in technology are, included in the proposal and adhered to during the research process.
  • Gather data using the selected methodology.
  • Analyse data using the relevant statistical or other tools.
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and discuss research results.
  • Write up and present the dissertation according to specified criteria.
  • Communicate findings to a professional audience through oral/poster presentations and institutional seminars or publications.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Recognise and apply information on the interrelated theories relevant to the elective in the appropriate work environment.
  • Source out scientific information to prepare relevant project proposals in a developmental context.
  • Consult individual, group and at the community level to implement relevant strategies applicable to the outcome of the elective.
  • Monitor projects to ensure sustainability.
  • Implement acquired information in clinical practice or the appropriate work environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Gather relevant and recent literature on the related topics from a wide variety of sources and critically evaluated in terms of relevance and current trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories.
  • Critically analyse various models, principles and theories in the chosen field, evaluated and discussed in the literature review.
  • Compile and present a research proposal following the faculty research policies and procedural criteria.
  • Select, describe and justify appropriate research design and methodology in terms of the research problem.
  • Critically reflect on medical and research ethics and legal issues pertinent to research in technology, included in the proposal and adhered to during the research process.
  • Gather data using the selected methodology.
  • Analyse data using the relevant statistical or other tools.
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and discuss research results.
  • Write up and present the dissertation according to specified criteria.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The learner will be afforded opportunities to improve performance through a formative assessment before conducting the summative assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Country: UK.
    Institution: University of Bradford.
    Qualification Title: MSc in Medical Imaging.

    Country: UK.
    Institution: Canterbury Christ Church.
    Qualification Title: MSc.

    Country: Australia.
    Institution: Monash University.
    Qualification Title: Master in Radiographic Practice, Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy) and Medical Ultrasound.

    Country: Australia.
    Institution: Universities of Sydney.
    Qualification Title: Master of Applied Sciences (Medical Radiation Sciences).

    Conclusion:
    These qualifications have total credits 180 consisting of 60 Credit dissertation, 20 Credits research and 100 credits course work. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Health Sciences, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Radiography, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. Central University of Technology, Free State 


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