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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
112431  Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology 
ORIGINATOR
Walter Sisulu University 
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  480  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:
The purpose is to train medical doctors to be specialists in Radiation Oncology who will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialised technical (including diagnostic and therapeutic) skills and well-developed research skills in the field of Radiation Oncology. Learners will also acquire skills for lifelong learning, ensuring continuing self-development and development of the area.

Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification is to obtain registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist clinician in the field of Radiation Oncology. The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in the field of Radiation Oncology in order to provide and promote health care of the highest standard and the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is comparable with internationally set standards in the field. Society will gain specialist clinicians in the field of Radiation Oncology, leading to higher efficacy of patient care, also contributing to the prevention of disease and promotive health in the community. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Only the fellowship of the College of Medicine of South Africa is recognised for the purpose of training Master of Medicine (MMed). Thus, Credits obtained for the same MMed in an accredited training post at another South African university are recognised if a learner is transferred from such institutions.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), NQF Level 8.
    And
  • With HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 9 totaling 480 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 9:
  • Tumour pathology and general oncology, 200 Credits.
  • Radiation and Medical Oncology, 210 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 10 Credits.
  • Research Report (mini-thesis), 60 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Demonstrate ability/skill to achieve the major Skills/Applied Competency of the qualification.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcome.
  • Demonstrate ability/skill to integrate or connect our performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the above competencies.
  • Apply the scientific method to research a problem/advance in Radiation Oncology.
  • Write up results and publish these in local and international journals.
  • Defend these findings at a scientific meeting/congress. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification. Internal and external evaluation is through continuous, formative assessments and formal end evaluations. Assessment documents are moderated to ensure that they conform to the scope and context of the competency as stipulated in the qualification. They are constructed in such a way that the Assessor assesses the Exit Level Outcomes applied, during the learner's activity performances, towards achieving an outcome. Assessments are designed to include confirmation of the embedded knowledge component to ensure that the Foundational Competency is achieved. Integrated assessment includes Portfolio of learning, Simulations, Work-place assessments, and written and oral examinations. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There is international comparability of this qualification mostly in the United Kingdom and Australia as set by the standard committee of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). 

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

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

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Medicine: Radiation Oncology, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Radiation Oncology, 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: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.