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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Radiography 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97149  Master of Radiography 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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  Not Applicable  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 
This qualification is intended for persons who will make a contribution through independent research in a chosen field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements:
Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) Radiography, Level 7 or equivalent.
Bachelor of Health Science in Radiography in Diagnostic Radiography, Level 8.
Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography, Level 8.
Bachelor of Radiography: Radiation Therapy, Level 8.
Bachelor of Radiography: Nuclear Medicine, Level 8.
Bachelor of Radiography Honours: Radiographic Therapy, Level 8. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
One:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of research.

Two:
A research project is successfully completed in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology or Ultrasound. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
One:
1. The listed and cited literature reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and used correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

Two:
1. Appropriate and wide sources are located:
> Information is analysed and choices are made.
> Information is synthesised.
2. Appropriate theory and methods are chosen and described.
> The choices of methods and theories are explained and justified.
3. The research process is successfully managed.
> The research process is carried out mostly independently from the supervisor.
4. The appropriate data analysis is applied.
5. The dissertation is coherently written.
> Learning by peers is facilitated through oral/poster presentations and/or institutional seminars and/or publications.
> Learning by junior students is facilitated.

Integrated Assessment:
  • Research dissertation.
  • Oral presentation/evaluation. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Health Sciences in Radiography, Level 9.
  • Master of Radiography in Diagnostics, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Radiography, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Radiography, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.