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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16459	Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology
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

The qualification forms an optional part added to the usual part of the accreditation Process for medical practitioners as Specialists in Radiation Oncology. The Health Professional 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 the examination is to supplement the formal examination certification and allow candidates to write a Part III: dissertation, whose successful completion leads to the award of the MMed degree.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

MBChB, MBBCh, or equipment qualification acceptable to the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Two years of supervised medical practice that may include the internship year, and the year of compulsory community service.

A further 1 year of clinical medical practice which may or may not have been supervised, and which may be in any medical discipline including private general practice.

Current registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree:
MBChB

Recognition of prior learning:

One year internship/one year clinical experience other than specialist field of training.

Additional requirements: (e.g. matric subjects)

Basic acceptance courses for MBChB

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning.

b) Specific outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

a)

1. Identify & solve problems creatively & independently.
2. Use science & technology appropriately
3. Advise on the safe use of ionising radiation.
4. Communicate verbally and in writing
5. Work as a team member
6. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information

b)

1. Demonstrate the ability to be a competent Radiation Oncologist
2. Produce independent research in the field of Radiation Oncology.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Certification by the Head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent at least 1 year in an HPCSA approved Department of Radiation Oncology prior to the Part 1 of the CMSA examination.

Certification that the candidate has spent at least 3 years in a Department as above, prior to the Part 2 of the CMSA examination.

Certification that the candidate has spent at least 4 years in a Department as above prior to recognition as a Specialist with the HPCSA.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner that is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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