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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
117107  Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology 
ORIGINATOR
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University 
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 primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualified, appropriately trained professionals for South Africa with the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to register as specialists in Anatomical Pathology with the Medical and Dental Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Future staff for the training of registrars in Anatomical Pathology in the medical schools in Southern Africa. Furthermore, the qualification provides learners with the foundation for continued personal and intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, and for contributing to society at large through advanced patient care, innovation, scholarship, and leadership in the field of Anatomical Pathology.

Rationale:
The qualification responds to the critical shortage of medical specialists in the country in rural areas. A higher level of responsiveness to diverse regional and national human resources, skills, and knowledge needs in healthcare provision, in particular for rural areas and the public sector, which is in line with the social accountability focus of the institution. Qualifying learners will be greatly needed for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) to ensure equitable health care for all. The qualification contributes to enhancing the employability of healthcare professionals and alleviating shortages of expertise in the field of Anatomical Pathology. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) accredits the qualification, and the qualifying learners will be able to register as specialists in Anatomical Pathology with the Medical and Dental Professional Board of the HPCSA. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning.

Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 9 totalling 720 Credits.
  • General Pathology, 180 Credits.
  • Anatomical Pathology, 360 Credits.
  • Mini-Dissertation (Anatomical Pathology), 180 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Diagnose, through laboratory investigations, and interpretation of appropriate specialised diagnostic paraphernalia investigation (example, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy as immunofluorescence).
    2. Formulate and execute management options for divergent problems in surgical pathology laboratory in a holistic manner.
    3. Advise and implement appropriate measures in disease management relevant to patient care.
    4. Interpret scientific literature relevant to his/her field and through reflection adapt new developments in the field of Anatomical Pathology into his/her clinical practice.
    5. Conceptualise, plan and implement, and interpret research relevant to the practice of Anatomical Pathology. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Solve common and uncommon patient problems using a variety of specialised technical skills.
  • Resolve contextual and/or abstract problems at an individual at an individual and at a community level.
  • Present a dissertation on research conducted.
  • Participate in teaching seminars.
  • Participate in the maintenance of professional competence on a continuous basis.

    Integrated Assessment:
    In order to assess whether learners have grasped complex concepts of the primary subjects within the qualification, formative assessment in the form of oral, portfolio/log book evidence of all procedures undertaken, autopsy examination, OSPE will be utilised including written theory exams as summative assessment. Community service and assist with the heavy diagnostic service load within the Division. This provides vital WIL within the specialisation. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for vertical articulation.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, 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. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University 


    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.