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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Urology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16462  Master of Medicine in Urology 
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 
To produce specialist Urologists capable of functioning clinically independently to an acceptable standard in all aspects of the speciality and with a particular mastery of the diagnosis and treatment of such Urological conditions, as frequently occur in Africa.

The qualification leads to the final examination for the fellowship of the College of Urologists of South Africa (credits are given towards the qualification of the College examinations which have been passed) and thereafter, the qualification, if a satisfactory dissertation is produced by the learner.

A clinical and or laboratory research project is undertaken by learners who opt to do a Part III: dissertation. The MMed Degree is awarded only if the dissertation is undertaken successfully. 

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 Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Level 8.
  • Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
    2. Use science and technology appropriately.
    3. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
    4. Work as a team member.
    5. Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the individual and community, acknowledging cultural and religious differences.
    6. Organise and manage one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    7. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Certification by Head of Department of four years of satisfactory service as Registrar. "Satisfactory service" implying adequate clinical skills, operative ability and good interaction with patients and staff. Final examination of College of Urologists of South Africa:

    Written:
  • 2 three-hour papers.
  • 2 hours clinical examination.
  • 1 hour oral examination.

    Evaluation of dissertation: Learning the principles of clinical audit and outcome-based medical practice, and applying these to his or her daily clinical work. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable to similar qualifications from around the world with regard to outcomes and assessment criteria, the level of depth and complexity involved in the study process, a range of competence in the learning content and with due regard to notional learning time. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both Horizontal and Vertical Articulation.

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

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Urology, 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 


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