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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Pathology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
116424  Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Pathology 
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:
The purpose of the qualification is to train and familiarise certified Anatomical and Forensic Pathologists in the concepts and diagnostic criteria for:
  • The examination and reporting of abortuses and placentas.
  • The performance, interpretation and reporting of fetal, neonatal and childhood autopsies including stillbirths.
  • The handling and understanding of the medical and surgical biopsies and tissue resections about childhood anomalies and disease.

    Rationale:
    This qualification trains anatomical pathologists to become specialists in paediatric pathology. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Entry Requirements:
    A learner shall not be admitted to the qualification unless he/she has trained and has received a certificate as an anatomical pathologist. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.
  • MPhil n Paediatric Pathology Part 1, 120 Credits.
  • Perinatal and placental pathology, including normal and abnormal fetal growth and development.
  • Paediatric autopsies and laboratory investigations.
  • Pathological aspects of childhood neoplasia and post-natal growth disturbances, including malnutrition.
  • General systemic and surgical pathology applicable to children.
  • MPhil in Paediatric Pathology Part 2, 60 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 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. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.
    8. Enhance the spectrum of professional competence in paediatric and perinatal pathology. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the macroscopic and microscopic diagnostic criteria and ancillary investigations necessary for the diagnosis in placental pathology and fetal, neonatal, paediatric autopsies and paediatric surgical specimens.
  • Use and interpret special investigations appropriately.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience of clinical relevance and legal and ethical issues related to this discipline.
  • Understanding of current standards, techniques, criteria and classifications of paediatric and perinatal pathology that conform to current international expectations.
  • Formulate research problem and integration of the literature.
  • Design and execution of research.
  • Use proper methods of data collection and analysis.
  • Integrate findings.
  • Show appreciation of the limits of the study.
  • Use the publication and style conventions of the discipline.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment: Part 1 comprises a year-mark made up as follows: essays (four assignments), 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 consent is not appropriate, the research proposal will undergo proper 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 
    The qualification is comparable to qualifications offered in the USA, UK and Australia. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Master's Degree, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Cognate Doctoral Degree, 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.