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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Medicine in Dermatology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
5737	Master of Medicine in Dermatology
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0335/25	2024-06-30	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist clinician in the field of Dermatology.

Graduates will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialized technical (including diagnostic and therapeutic) skills as well as well-developed research skills in the field of Dermatology. An attitude of continuous learning will be developed.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: M B Ch B or equivalent
Other:
Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPCSA.
Candidates are appointed on merit in accordance with the availability of designated and HPCSA accredited posts.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

M Med (Derm)

Learning outcomes:
To obtain scientific knowledge and associated practical experience characteristic for the discipline to obtain professional and technical skills required for competent assessment and management of the patients. To undertake and to complete a relevant research study.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
The specialist works as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. He communicates well with the patient, other members of the health care team and relevant members of the community.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

To demonstrate satisfactory theoretical knowledge for making correct diagnoses.
To perform appropriate clinical examinations.
To prescribe appropriate investigations and to interpret the results.
To formulate and implement appropriate therapeutic regimens to follow the new developments and to implement them, whenever possible.

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related M Med degrees according to HPSCA and/or University of Pretoria sanction/discretion provides credits for the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

None

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
M Med (Derm) or recognised equivalent qualifications(s).

Career experience required:
Appropriate research/teaching/academic/clinical postgraduate experience.

Other criteria:
Registration as a specialist with the HPCSA.

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 Pretoria