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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Microbiology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14695  Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Microbiology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 
To provide qualifier with:
1. Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Medical Microbiology
2. Skills to perform basic techniques employed Medical Microbiology
3. Specialisation in the field of applied Medical Microbiology as a basis for further learning
4. An introduction to research methodology, ability to employ different research techniques and execute a research project 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc
Other:
Matriculation with the subjects Natural Science, Biology and Mathematics all passed in Higher Grade 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
B Sc Med Sc (Hons) Medical Microbiology

Learning outcomes:
1. Obtain sound knowledge of Medical Microbiology
2. Apply routine techniques
3. Apply basic research technique
4. Execute a research project under supervision, analyse data and apply basic statistics
5. Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a peer review journal

Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems
  • Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
  • Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge
    2. Perform appropriate techniques with sufficient skill
    3. Take responsibility to interpret and report results correctly
    4. Research report is written according to scientific norms

    Integrated assessment:
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Oral presentation of seminars, research projects and journals
    Written presentation of seminars and research projects
    Laboratory work assessments (formative)
    Tutorial exercises in problem solving (formative)
    Research reports (formative and summative)
    Computer based assessments (formative)
    Written seminars in the format of review articles in scientific journals (formative)
    Oral presentation of articles form journal and seminars as well as research reports (formative)
    Oral tests (summative)
    Written tests (formative)
    Written examinations (summative) 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications (state title of):
    M Sc

    M Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Summative assessments: External second examiners
    Student access to all final test/examination answer books
    Written memoranda for all summative tests and examinations 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    M Sc, Ph D

    Career experience required:
    Undergraduate/postgraduate teaching, postgraduate research career
    Teaching experience/laboratory experience and research experience 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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 Pretoria 


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