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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Radiography in Diagnostics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5993  Master of Radiography in Diagnostics 
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  180  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 M Rad is a research degree.

Graduates will have well developed skills to initiate research and be able to write a research protocol in Radiography.

Graduates will successfully complete a dissertation on the relevant research and will maintain lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Rad
Honours degree: B Rad (Hons)(Diagnostic); B Tech (Diagnostic) and equivalent qualification

Other:
Candidates who have been admitted to study for the M Rad must successfully complete an acceptable course in Research Methodology. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Learning outcomes:
1. Perform a literature study in the field of interest
2. Initiate and write a research proposal
3. Perform and manage relevant research
4. Complete the research project

Critical cross-field outcomes
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made through completing the research study
  • Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information.
  • Work effectively with others researchers.
  • Communicating effectively using visual or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1).
    Literature study is relevant to the research topic and the information is appropriately analysed and synthesised

    2).
    The research proposal is relevant and applicable
    The research field is sufficiently understood
    The proposed research involves the application of appropriate theory and practice
    The proposal is feasible

    3).
    Data are accurately recorded
    The research process is successfully managed

    4).
    Learning facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in house seminars
    Completion of a dissertation according to scientific norms

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Oral examinations

    Other:
    Portfolio
  • Papers and/or posters are presented at local and international conferences
  • Results are published in refereed scientific journals
  • A dissertation is completed and evaluated by eternal assessors or moderators 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    Ph D

    Ph D serves as an entry point to the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One or more internal assessors from the University of Pretoria
    One or more external assessors from other tertiary educational institutions in the appropriate field of study. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Masters degree in a relevant field or a Ph D 

    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 


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