Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Pharmacology
The purpose of the qualification is to develop generic skills of critical analysis and understanding of pharmacological experimentation and provide the knowledge and skills appropriate to meet the needs of those learners who have identified a future career in one of the many healthcare and healthcare-related professions as professional research scientist in Pharmacology. The qualification will enable learners to function effectively in any Pharmacology laboratory or other similar circumstances based on the biological, physic-chemical and clinical sciences that form the foundations of 21st century medical sciences.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Free State
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to develop generic skills of critical analysis and understanding of pharmacological experimentation and provide the knowledge and skills appropriate to meet the needs of those learners who have identified a future career in one of the many healthcare and healthcare-related professions as professional research scientist in Pharmacology. The qualification will enable learners to function effectively in any Pharmacology laboratory or other similar circumstances based on the biological, physic-chemical and clinical sciences that form the foundations of 21st century medical sciences.
Rationale
There is a strong demand for learners in Pharmacology from the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries. Learners are recruited with either Honours or Higher Degrees (Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy) in Pharmacology for employment including pure laboratory-based research, routine analysis of drug potency, manufacturing processes, clinical trials, toxicology, and regulatory affairs. Pharmacology learners can precede to a Higher Degree, usually a Masters or Doctorate, in a variety of academic departments and research institutes. Various other careers are possible, including research assistants in Clinical Pharmacology, drug education of doctors and forensic science.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In exceptional cases where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements a learner will be considered for access in compliance with the institutional RPL Policy. This includes approval of the faculty committee, on the recommendation of the academic head of department, on the strength of a standard of proficiency determined by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) that is sufficient for the purposes of Postgraduate study, with notification to the Executive Committee of Senate.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Medical Science, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7.
- Bachelor of Science, NQF Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 120 Credits
- Research Report, 48 Credits.
- Applied Pharmacology, 12 Credits.
- Medical Pharmacology, 30 Credits.
- Research Methods, 30 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Apply the necessary knowledge, skills, professional thinking and problem solving abilities to function as a research/clinical pharmacologist in a pharmacology laboratory.
- Explain mechanisms of drug action and basic pharmacokinetics; and use the theory underlying drug analytical procedures.
- Evaluate and solve basic pharmacokinetic problems relating to compartmental pharmacokinetic models; and operate analytical apparatus to determine the concentration of drugs in biological fluids.
- Present and discuss the merits and contents of scientific articles published in relevant pharmacology journals; and apply research methods applicable to Pharmacology.
- Conduct research under supervision, writing a report on the results obtained from the research project and verbally present and defend the results in an open discussion with peers and experts in the subject field.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes
- Conduct research under supervision.
- Write a research report.
Integrated Assessment
The qualification provides for a Continuous and Summative Assessment approach. The latter is based on the principles of Integrated Assessment since the assessment activities are focused on the different dimensions of the purpose of the qualification. In order to determine whether the stated outcomes of the respective modules have been achieved in accordance with set standards and level of cognitive complexity required by the level descriptors, assignments, tests, seminar presentations/orals and research report will be utilised.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Medical Pharmacology, Level 9.
- Master of Medicine in Clinical Pharmacology, Level 9.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Pharmacology, Level 8.
International comparability
This Honours qualification is comparable to other qualifications both nationally and internationally in the Medical Sciences field.
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