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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Oncology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14906	Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Oncology
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		Curative Health
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

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to further qualify the learner in well-developed skills and ensure that he/she is able to initiate research and write and complete a protocol in an area concerning Medical Oncology. Once qualified, the learner will be converse in the area of further research, and demonstrate grantmanship. The learner will successfully complete a dissertation on the relevant research. A life-long learning attitude and continual self-development will be ensured.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

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.

Entry requirements:

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences, NQF Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Have the basic knowledge of ongoing clinical research in the Department of Medical Oncology.
2. Research and identify any areas in Medical Oncology where an in-depth study would be useful. This would include literature studies and research of the existing data available.
3. Have the ability to initiate and write a research protocol, which is acceptable by the Ethics Committee.
4. Perform and manage the relevant research.
5.Complete the research and finalise an acceptable thesis, according to international standards.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Demonstrate an overall knowledge of all the different aspects of research in the Department of Medical Oncology.

Have the ability to identify areas in which further research studies could be initiated, as well as the ability to do literature and departmental data searches and extract the information needed.

Ensure that the proposal is relevant and applicable and that the research field is fully understood and feasible.

All data is entered consistently and recorded accurately. Ensure that the research protocol is successfully managed.

Come to a valid conclusion through statistical analysis of the data presented. Successfully complete a dissertation on the final outcome of the research protocol according to international standards.

Integrated Assessment:
Portfolios.
Work-place assessments.
Oral examinations.

Other:
A minimum of 1 year must be spent the Department of Medical Oncology.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in 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:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Sciences, Level 8.

Vertical articulation:
Master of Medicine in Medical Oncology, Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

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:

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1.	University of Pretoria