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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science: Medicine: Biomedical Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21427	Master of Science: Medicine: Biomedical Engineering
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	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96644	Master of Medical Science in Biomedical Engineering	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the programme is to train the future generation of biomedical engineers who will make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in South Africa. It is a post-graduate programme, open to graduates with a first degree in engineering, where the intention is to provide students with the necessary knowledge in health science so that they can apply their engineering skills to solve important medical problems. The qualification is recognised by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a biomedical engineer.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, or an equivalent four-year qualification that is acceptable to the University of Cape Town, is the basic requirement for entry into the programme.

An honours degree, with the equivalent coursework to the engineering degree, including courses such as mathematics, computer science, and physics, may also be considered for entry.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

Honours degree:
BSc Engineering

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

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

b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

c) Specific outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Communicate biomedical engineering concepts, both orally and in writing, with clinical and engineering audiences and the community at large, using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.

Identify, assess, formulate and solve convergent and divergent biomedical engineering problems creatively and innovatively

Work effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary clinical environment, showing leadership and performing critical functions.

b)

Be critically aware of the impact of engineering activity and technology on society, particularly in the health care environment.

Understand the necessity to maintain continued competence in both engineering and medicine, keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and engaging in lifelong learning.

Be critically aware of the need to act professionally and ethically, taking responsibility within one's limits of competence, and exercising judgement commensurate with both medical and engineering knowledge.

c)

Apply mathematical, numerical analysis and statistical knowledge to solve biomedical engineering problems.

Use physical laws and knowledge of the physical world, together with knowledge of physiology and anatomy, s the foundation for solving biomedical engineering problems.

Use techniques, principles and laws of engineering science at a fundamental level as applied to clinical problems

Perform creative design and synthesis of components, systems and processes, that apply to the human body.

Demonstrate competence in applying research methods, planning and conducting experiments using appropriate equip-met then analysing and interpreting the data gathered

Use computer packages for modelling, simulation and information handling.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of the student is based on:

1. Classroom participation
2. Homework assignments
3. Self-directed learning, including a wide range of readings and a formal literature review
4. Laboratory projects with a formal report
5. Mid-stream and end-of-semester comprehensive examinations
6. Presentation of two public seminars
7. Preparation and presentation of a research protocol, with an oral defence, prior to commencing the thesis
8. Submission of an MSc thesis which is examined by two experts from outside the University of Cape Town.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s) of related qualification(s)

1. BSc (Engineering)
2. MSc (Engineering)
3. PhD in Biomedical Engineering
4. Post-graduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology Management

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s)

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s).

MSc (Engineering)
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Post-graduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology Management

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.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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