Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Microbiology
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
N
Important dates
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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 Microbiology
- Skills to perform basic techniques employed Medical Microbiology
- Specialisation in the field of applied Medical Microbiology 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
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc
Other
Matriculation with the subjects Natural Science, Biology and Mathematics all passed in Higher Grade
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
B Sc Med Sc (Hons) Medical Microbiology
Learning outcomes
- Obtain sound knowledge of Medical Microbiology
- Apply routine techniques
- Apply basic research technique
- 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
Related qualifications (state title of)
M Sc
M Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification
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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