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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Medicine 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16444  Master of Medicine in Medicine 
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  Preventive Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
1. The qualification aims to provide qualifiers with the necessary knowledge, specific skills and applied competence such that they will meet the requirements for specialisation in general medicine of the College of Medicine of South Africa. This includes a minimum period of supervised experiential learning and success in the College of Medicine examination for the FCP (Fellowship of College of Physicians). This qualification forms part of the credentialing process for registration as specialists in internal medicine registered as such by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Further to provide qualifiers with the necessary foundation to conduct and present an independent research project.

2. Also, the qualification provides South Africa with sufficient numbers of well-trained competent general physicians to serve the community and a smaller number who have begun to contribute to scholarly activity in the field. 

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 Medical and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF level 8, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Assess, diagnose, investigate and manage general medical problems.
    2. Conduct and present independent research. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
  • Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
  • Assess and diagnose general medical problems.
  • Conduct and report a research study.

    Integrated assessment:
    1. Certification by the head of the learner's training programme that they have completed at least 3 years of a full-time post-internship training as a medical registrar or clinical assistant in a teaching hospital department of medicine or 2 years in a teaching hospital department of medicine plus 1 year as a registrar in a non-teaching hospital affiliated to this medical school.
    2. One written examination in Basic Sciences - College of Medicine.
    3. Two written examinations on the Principles and Practices of Medicine including clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment - College of Medicine.
    4. An objective test including slide recognition and interpretation of investigative data - College of Medicine.
    5. A practical examination on clinical aspects of internal medicine - College of Medicine.
    6. Oral examination in Basic Sciences - College of Medicine.
    7. Oral examination in the Principles and Practices of Medicine - College of Medicine.
    8. Submission of a dissertation reporting the results of research conducted by the learner. 
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    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:
  • Master of Clinical Pharmacy, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Biomedical Science, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Medical Microbiology, NQF Level 10. 
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    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: 
    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.