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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Medicine

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
110907	Doctor of Medicine
ORIGINATOR
University of Limpopo
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	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

1. Qualifiers with specialized knowledge, research skills and applied competence in a specific field of medical sciences with the aim of generating, evaluating and synthesizing information and concepts or creating responses to abstract problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.

2. South Africa with significant numbers of responsible qualified people in specific fields of medical sciences in order to ensure that the national leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activities is widened.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification recognizes through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non-formal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification bring to the learning situation:

1 M.Med. - degree in the relevant field or Level 8 equivalent qualification in the relevant field

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The Rules and Regulations of the University.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a complex and specialised area.
2. Demonstrate expertise in highly specialised technical and advanced research skills.
3. Create responses to abstract problems that either expand or redefined existing knowledge.
4. Conduct research independently.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Engage in lifelong learning.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Solve common and uncommon patient problems using a variety of specialised technical skills.
2. Resolve contextual and/or abstract problems at an individual and at a community level.
3. Present a dissertation on research conducted.
4. Participate in teaching seminars.
5. Participate in the maintenance of professional competence on a continuous basis.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
1) Publications in refereed scientific journals
2) Contributions to national and international conferences
3) Oral examination
4) Thesis

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The degree is internationally comparable

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Progress to Post-doctoral Studies

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. Where professional or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

University satff will be used as assessors in a manner accomodated within the quality management syatem of the instituion.This would apply to the appointment of outside assessors.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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