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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16448  Master of Medicine in Nuclear 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 
This qualification forms an optional academic part added to the usual part of the credentialing process, for medical practitioners, as specialists in Nuclear Medicine. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) stipulates training requirements, including a minimum period of experiential learning. It is usual for the examination to be taken and passed prior to the completion of the required period of supervised learning specified by the HPCSA. The aim of this qualification is to supplement the formal examination certification. 

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 Requirement:
The minimum requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Leve 8.
    Or
  • Equivalent acceptable to the Health Professions Council of South Africa Current registration as a medical practitioner. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Be able to perform as a competent Nuclear Medicine specialist.
    2. To produce a thesis in the field of Nuclear Medicine. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    a) 1. Be able to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
    2. Be able to use science and technology appropriately.
    3. To be able to understand and advise on the safe use of ionising radiation and radioisotopes.
    4. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
    5. Be able to work as a team member.
    6. Be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the individual and community.
    7. Be able to organise and manage one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    8. Be able to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.

    b) 1. Be able to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
    2. Be able to use science and technology appropriately.
    3. To be able to understand and advise on the safe use of ionising radiation and radioisotopes.
    4. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
    5. Be able to work as a team member.
    6. Be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the individual and community.
    7. Be able to organise and manage one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    8. Be able to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.

    c) 1. Demonstrate ability to perform as a competent Nuclear Medicine specialist.
    2. This is assessed by means of clinical evaluations as well as written and oral evaluations of knowledge.
    3. Evaluation and approval of dissertation by examiners.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Assessment to ensure the purpose of the degree is achieved.
  • Certification, by the head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent time in an HPCSA approved Department of Nuclear Medicine prior to the examination.
  • Certification, by the head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent at least four years in an HPCSA approved Department of Nuclear Medicine prior to registration as a specialist with the HPCSA. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Master of Medicine, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Cognate Doctor of Medicine, 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.