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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Neurology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5761  Master of Medicine in Neurology 
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 Neurology.

The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in the field of Neurology in order to provide and promote health care of the highest standard and the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is comparable with the internationally set standards in that field.

Graduates/qualifying learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and highly specialized technical and research skills in the field of Neurology. They will maintain attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.

Society will gain specialists in the field of Neurology leading to higher efficacy of care in patients with neurological related diseases. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPSCA.
Candidates are appointed based on the availability of designated and HPSCA accredited posts and on merit.

Matriculation Certificate
First degree: M B Ch B or equivalent
Other
Recognition of prior learning: The candidate should be a qualified medical doctor with at least one year's experience of hospital medicine outside of the internship. In exceptional cases candidates may enter registrarship directly after internship. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Med (Neurology)

Learning outcomes:
Accurately diagnose and treat common as well as less-common neurological conditions.

Assimilate knowledge of the relevant literature and implement the practical application thereof in patient care.

All professional board (HPCSA) and departmental requirements must be further met.

Maintain continued competence and show a continuous interest in new developments in the neurology field as a lifelong learner

Act professionally and ethically.

Conduct relevant research project. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Neurological history competently taken.
Neurological examination satisfactorily performed.
Signs and symptoms interpreted in a meaningful way.
Radiological investigations, electoencephalographic fining as well as electromygraphic tests interpreted accurately.
Treatment and follow-up discussed in a satisfactory manner.

Remain current with relevant literature and resources.
Appropriate literature is evaluated critically and assimilated into practice.

Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.

Takes responsibility within own limits of competence.

Protocol approved by department and ethics committee.
Methodology and statistics applied.

Research leading to script and/or article in peer reviewed journals.

Integrated assessment:
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis:

Portfolio assessment:
Seminars based on current research are presented.
A basic research project is conducted.

Formative assessment:
The candidate works and studies under the constant and close supervision of senior clinical personnel, who assess/monitor and comment on the candidate's performance, such comment being directed at the student and the supervisor.

Summative assessment:
The assessor(s) and moderator(s) assess the portfolio work that has been compiled.

One or more written examinations are set at predetermined intervals and especially at or close to the conclusion of the prescribed study period. One or more oral and/or practical examinations may similarly be set. These written, oral and practical examinations are set to a high standard and are conducted in a manner which ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the theoretical knowledge, acquired experience and clinical/practical skills of the candidate. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Related qualifications:
M B Ch B

M B Ch B serves as an entry point to the related qualification

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
Super specialisation is possible e.g., in Electrophysiology, usually via super specialised departments aboard. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
Two internal assessors are selected, both from the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Medicine.
Two or more external assessors are selected, one or both from National tertiary educational institutions in the appropriate field of study.
One neurologist from private practice with specific academic interest and connection with the faculty 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Qualifications required:
M Med (Neurology) of FCP (Neurology) or recognised equivalent qualifications.

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

Other criteria:
Must be faculty member of an accredited Medical School
Must be registered at the HPCSA as specialist. 

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 


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.