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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Urology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102878  Master of Medicine in Urology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Limpopo 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative 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
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
Purpose of the qualification would be to practice urology independently.

The qualification would provide the learner with insight to solving urological problems.

Rationale:
The need for the qualification will be to certify individuals have spent time in training to allow them to practice in urology. The qualification meets the specific urological needs focusing on the complexities of the urogenital system. The learner should be a post-basic medical qualification holder; post community service medical officer and they would be operating in the urological space which introduces the individual to all aspect urologically related.

The pathway includes completion of anatomy, physiology and pathology, completion of ICU and general surgical (intermediate) and the finals would entail 3 - 4years of Urology before the final examination and dissertation.

Society would receive urological skill which is scarce, and the economy would benefit from earning of the learner as a specialist; would help the economically active members of society to plough back into the fiscus from their healthy body perspective.

The qualification will give recognition to the urological societies of the number of qualified specialist in the society from a development perspective and to give a career path of learners the recognised freedom in urology. The learner would hold a post-graduation qualification and would be able to practice in the field of urology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The learner needs to have been registered as an independent practitioner with HPCSA or equivalent with Primary examination to get entry to the urology programme.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NQF Level 8).
    And
  • Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
    And
  • Independent Medical Practitioner at the Health Professional Council Registration. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at NQF Level 9 totalling 900 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 9, 900 Credits:
  • MHAC190 Applied Anatomy for Surgical Discipline, 20 Credits.
  • MGPA190 General Physiology, 20 Credits.
  • MURA190 Uropathology, 160 Credits.
  • MSUA190 General Principles of Surgery with emphasis on Intensive Care, 160 Credits.
  • MURB190 General Urology, 360 Credits.
  • MURA190 mini-dissertation (Urology), 180 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Assess and manage urological cases. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria:
  • Diagnose and differentiate genital lesions.
  • Discuss the pros, cons and diagnosis of prostate cancer.
  • Identify and differentiate common urologic symptoms and causes.
  • Understand the principles of infertility assessment and management.
  • Identify the significance of haematuria (both visible and non-visible).
  • Manage mainly male congenital abnormalities.
  • Manage neurological, urological issues.
  • Understand the renal stones and management.
  • Demonstrate the operative techniques for all management trained.
  • Understand the research understanding and contribution.
  • Understand appropriate and ethical management of medical and social issues generally.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative would be the four (4) steps to reaching satisfactory levels, i.e. Primaries/ Intermediate/Final including dissertation; it's mainly academic examination plus the addition of dissertation; ward rounds; outpatient learning; theatre exposure including operations.
  • Logbook sign off by urology consultants.
  • Three (3) monthly assessment by HOD using office-based discussion.
  • Continuous monitoring of progress through academic activities including/week;
    > Special operative courses, e.g. Laser usage.
    > Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology.
    > In clinic tutorial.
    > Main Academic Meetings.
    > Paediatric operative.
    > Urology Webinar with other national and international academic centres.
    > Grand Round.
  • Weekly written paper to assist with exam question technique.
  • Quarterly Tripartite meeting to integrate external.
  • Consultants.
  • Monthly mark on general conduct by registrars and MO's by all consultants via Excel spreadsheet.
  • Registrar presentations to medical undergraduates with global assessment by the same.
  • Yearly CV review to assess Congress attendance, published documents, presentations etc. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification is comparable to any post Master's qualifications offered internationally, for instance, Masters of Science (MSc) (Med) to the Royal College Certification. 

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

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Medicine, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Urology, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Medicine, NQF 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: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.