Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Immunology
To provide qualifier with:
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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 Pretoria
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
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
To provide qualifier with
- Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Medical Immunology.
- Skills to perform basic techniques employed Medical Immunology.
- Specialisation in the field of applied Medical Immunology as a basis for further learning.
- An introduction to research methodology, ability to employ different research techniques and execute a research project.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- 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.
Exit level outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Obtain sound knowledge of Medical Immunology.
- Apply routine techniques.
- Apply basic research techniques.
- Execute a research project under supervision, analyse data and apply basic statistics.
- Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a peer-review journal.
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Identifying and solving problems.
- Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
- Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
- Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge.
- Perform appropriate techniques with sufficient skill.
- Take responsibility to interpret and report results correctly.
- Research report is written according to scientific norms.
Integrated Assessment
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Oral presentation of seminars, research projects and journals
Written presentation of seminars and research projects
Laboratory work assessments (formative)
Tutorial exercises in problem solving (formative)
Research reports (formative and summative)
Computer based assessments (formative)
Written seminars in the format of review articles in scientific journals (formative)
Oral presentation of articles form journal and seminars as well as research reports (formative)
Oral tests (summative)
Written tests (formative)
Written examinations (summative)
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Medical Science, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Medical Immunology, NQF Level 9.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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