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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Medical Sciences Honours: Human Genetics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9753	Bachelor of Medical Sciences Honours: Human Genetics
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Apply educational knowledge, skills principles and methods to function as professional research scientists in any molecular and cytogenetic laboratory, as well as other related or similar laboratory facilities. He/she will be competent to take part in the development and implementation of routine diagnostic services. As professionally registered medical scientists the gradate will be competent to render effective services in the field of medical sciences, in the academic and or professional field, with a view to broadening the scope and depth of the discipline concerned.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners who register for this qualification can: Learn from predominantly written material Communicate what they have learnt comprehensively in the medium of instruction Learn and take responsibility for their own progress NQF Level 6 in medical sciences

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The planned combination of learning outcomes are integrated with critical cross-field outcomes for this Qualification: Practical Competency The demonstrated ability/skill to achieve the major Skills/Applied Competency of the qualification. Foundational Competency The demonstrated understanding, by the Learner, of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcome. Reflective competency The demonstrated ability/skill to integrate or connect our performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the above competencies. THE LEARNER WILL BE CAPABLE OF: A sound knowledge and understanding of basic laboratory practice and skills, the management, and administration thereof. A well-founded knowledge of human genetics in the fields of clinical genetics, cytogenetics and molecular genetics; An understanding of genetic principles and inheritance of mankind; The ability to use scientific research terminology with confidence; Proficiency in basic laboratory skills; Interpretation of scientific findings and professional reasoning; The ability to utilise diagnostic aids, the services of allied health professions, and work as a member of a health team; Appropriate attitudes and behaviour patterns and a commitment and responsibility to health care; The ability to perform and develop routine and more complex diagnostic services and research within ethical norms and guidelines; The ability to understand, implement and apply quality control; To function as an independent researcher; A willingness to be a lifelong learner; A sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of the health needs of the country, and the ability to satisfy international standards of excellence; The skills and knowledge for advanced study at Master's and Ph D levels. THE LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE: Research techniques and an ability to evaluate; The range of problems with which scientists and researchers are confronted and the range of solutions developed for their recognition, investigation and problem solving; The principles of prenatal and pre-symptomatic diagnosis; Differentiation between congenital and inherited disorders or disease; Appropriate and cost-effective utilisation of special investigations and new technologies; Human relations -individually and in community context; Ethical and legal issues relevant to scientific human research and diagnostic services; Organisational and managerial aspects of the provision of health care services at national, community and individual practice level; The promotion and delivery of cost-effective health service; Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory methods and good laboratory practice; Proficiency in the essential skills required for scientific research; Attitudes and behaviour essential for collecting, interpreting and publishing scientific research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in accordance with standards laid down by the University and Professional Board through Informal continuous assessments, e.g. feedback, participation in scientific discussions, and practical (laboratory skills) assignments. Formal end evaluation, namely theoretical (written) and oral examinations, as well as the presentation of a well-defined scientific project as a scientific paper. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the Qualification Activity-based evaluation Formative evaluation Evaluation based on learning contexts that offer opportunities for co-operation (group work) and individual learning Theory and practice integrated Formal end evaluations Continuing, formal evaluations Continuing, informal evaluations. Assessment documents are moderated to ensure that: They conform to the scope and context of the competency as stipulated in the qualification They are constructed in such a way that the Assessor assesses the critical outcomes applied, during the Learners activity performances, towards achieving an outcome. Assessments are: To include confirmation of the Embedded Knowledge component to ensure that the Foundational Competency is achieved To be verified by Internal Verifiers to ensure valid, credible, true and fair results.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical: Master's programmes in the field. Horizontal: Honours programme in related fields

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of external peer review and evaluation of departments including evaluation of the standards and assessment practices per Department. Qualifications: The minimum academic and workplace experience requirements at a level above the level of moderation. Appropriate professional criteria will be drafted in the case of workplace assessment Mentorship: All junior and new members of staff are mentored by senior members as they work together in teams. All assessment done by external assessors is quality controlled by internal staff. Any moderation criteria as determined by the ETQA. Internal examiners and moderators Health Professions Council of South Africa

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of the Free State complies with standards set by Senate and will exercise their assessment within the approved quality assurance system of the University. Assessors will also meet all criteria as stipulated by the relevant ETQA. Assessors are: Subject matter specialists Registered with the awarding body Accredited by the awarding body after achieving competency against Unit Standards of competence for Assessors To be administrated, advised and coached by an Internal Verifier

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

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 the Free State

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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.