Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Bioscience
Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers of modern man. The main causes of human mortality are respiratory disease, diarrhoea, cardiovascular disease, cancer and infectious diseases relating to reproduction. The impact of westernisation, urbanisation; and the mass media have drastically changed the lifestyles of the African people with sometimes devastating results on their health. Science has always played a prominent role in the elucidation of the underlying biological mechanisms involved in the disease.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
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
Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers of modern man. The main causes of human mortality are respiratory disease, diarrhoea, cardiovascular disease, cancer and infectious diseases relating to reproduction. The impact of westernisation, urbanisation; and the mass media have drastically changed the lifestyles of the African people with sometimes devastating results on their health. Science has always played a prominent role in the elucidation of the underlying biological mechanisms involved in the disease.
The theme of health and lifestyle is successfully woven into the fabric of the undergraduate Medical BioScience qualification. This qualification strives to address the important role which basic science plays in the promotion and understanding of health and quality of life.
The postgraduate Medical BioScience qualification continues this theme by addressing questions, via the methodology of science, concerning the underlying biological mechanisms contributing to issues of lifestyle and health.
The purpose of the honours qualification is primarily to provide a solid theoretical foundation in the research fields currently present within the departments of Physiology, Anatomy and Medical Microbiology. Secondarily, the qualification exposes participants to a broad range of research skills (via technique modules and a hands-on research project) that would stand them in good stead for implementation during future research projects.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
Bachelor of Science in Medical BioScience, NQF Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Have a solid foundation in the theory that underpins research in the biological arena of medical science.
- Demonstrate skills in research techniques.
- Critique published journal articles.
- Execute a research project under supervision.
- Be aware of current and emerging technologies relevant to the chosen field of research expertise.
- Be computer literate and be able to analyse data electronically.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written modes.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
Appointed supervisors conduct the assessment of the research project using events within a research project time frame (e.g. submission of a protocol, the presentation of a seminar on the reviewed literature, the submission of a mini-thesis).
All other electives use a system of continuous assessment that consists of several assessment events throughout and at the end of the delivery of each module. Methods of evaluation would include tests, impromptu-quizzes, projects, practical assignments, oral presentations and oral tests.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Medical BioScience, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Philosophy in Medical BioScience, NQF Level 9.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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