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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Medical Science Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
110909	Bachelor of Medical Science Honours
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

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.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To train and develop individuals with specialised knowledge in Human Anatomy and research skills that will enable them to contribute to the development of the discipline and broader community.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Bachelor of Science or Medical Science degree with an average of 60% in Level 3 course in Anatomy.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1) Learners will have the ability to use journals, the internet and other scholarly publications to source information and to perform research with some supervisions

2) Learners knowledge of advanced concepts in Anatomy will be enhanced

3) Learner will be required to take modules in the use of anatomical techniques and perform specialised techniques used in Life sciences.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

1. The presentation of a mini dissertation will reflect on the student's ability to organise and explain research data.

2. Candidates will undergo continuous assessment in research methodology techniques and anatomical techniques in Health and Natural Science via theoretical, practical, and proficiency testing.

3. Modules requiring a written examination will provide an indication of the acquisition of advanced and integrated anatomical concepts.

4. An oral examination and oral presentation of seminars will test the candidate for knowledge, communication and presentation skills.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

All continuous assessment modules and written modules will be moderated internally by the programme co-ordinator/internal moderator and externally by a suitably qualified or clinically experience academic from a national university

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal assessors:
They are selected from the academic staff of the University of Durban Westville who have demonstrated a suitable level of competence n the relevant field, as approved/appointed by the Senate

External assessors:
They are academics who must have demonstrated expertise in a relevant field. The appointment of external assessor must be approved by the Faculty Board and Senate.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Originator	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Learning Prog End Date	Quality Assurance Functionary	NQF Sub-Framework
115744	Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Human Anatomy	University of KwaZulu-Natal	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115745	Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Human Physiology	University of KwaZulu-Natal	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES:

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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