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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Philosophy in Surgical Gastroenterology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
116423  Master of Philosophy in Surgical Gastroenterology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
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  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:
This qualification aims to produce a competent, critical, and skilled gastroenterology surgeon, capable of practising independently in both public and private service.

Rationale:
The training qualification aims to allow certification (according to the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa) as a registered subspecialist in Surgical Gastroenterology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Level 8.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.

    In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory at Level 9 totalling 240 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules,120 Credits:
  • Master of Philosophy in Surgical Gastroenterology Part 1, 120 Credits.
  • Master of Philosophy in Surgical Gastroenterology Part 1, 120 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
    2. Use science and technology appropriately.
    3. Communicate a mini-dissertation effectively both verbally and in writing.
    4. Work as a team member.
    5. Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to parents and community, acknowledging cultural and religious differences.
    6. Organise and manage one's activities responsively and effectively.
    7. Take on leadership roles in clinical governance.
    8. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.
    9. Enhance the spectrum of professional competence in surgical gastroenterology.
    10. Demonstrate specialist knowledge of pathology, assessment tools, medical investigations and treatment modalities, including various radiological therapies and medical treatments. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will assess Exit Level Outcomes in an integrated manner.
  • Demonstrate clinical, research and teaching skills in surgical gastroenterology, which includes diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas and bile ducts.
  • Demonstrate specific clinical skills involving the endoscopic treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, including the skills to deal with bleeding peptic ulcers and bleeding oesophageal varices, the investigation and endoscopic treatment of diseases involving the bile ducts and pancreas.
  • Demonstrate specific laparoscopic skills to deal with appendicitis, gallstone disease and hiatus hernia.
  • Demonstrate surgical skills covering the spectrum of liver surgery, bile duct surgery, pancreatic surgery and surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
  • Demonstrate ongoing professionalism, continuous learning, self-reflection, appraisal and leadership.

    Demonstrate competence in the following areas:
  • Research problem formulation.
  • Integration of literature.
  • Appropriate design and execution of research.
  • Use of appropriate methods of data collection and analysis.
  • Integration of findings.
  • Appreciation of the limits of the study.
  • Use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment:
    Part 1 comprises a year-mark made up as follows:
  • Essays.
  • A written paper.
  • A practical examination including an autopsy and an oral examination.

    Part 2 comprises:
  • A short dissertation.

    Research that involves human participants or animal use for research or teaching must undergo ethics review, according to faculty-specific guidelines. Review generally entails prior approval of a research proposal by a Research Ethics or Animal Ethics Committee. In cases where prior approval is not appropriate, the research proposal must include appropriate deliberative procedures, according to faculty-specific guidelines. Research papers or dissertations that involve human participants or animal use may not be submitted for examination if they have not undergone any ethics review process. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the qualifications offered in the USA, UK and Australian terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Medicine in Cardiothoracic Surgery, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Surgery, 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.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


    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.