Qualification
SAQA ID 16508
NQF Level 08
Reregistered

Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Nuclear Science

To provide qualified learner 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

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Purpose and rationale

To provide qualified learner with

  1. Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Medical Nuclear Science.
  2. Skills to perform basic techniques employed in Medical Nuclear Science.
  3. Specialisation in the field of applied Medical Nuclear Science as a basis for further learning.
  4. An introduction to research methodology, ability to employ different research techniques and execute a research project.

Entry requirements and RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

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

  1. Obtain sound knowledge of Medical Nuclear Science.
  2. Apply routine techniques.
  3. Apply basic research techniques.
  4. Execute a research project under supervision, analyse data and apply basic statistics.
  5. Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a peer review journal.

Associated assessment criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria For Exit Level Outcomes

  • 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

N/A

International comparability

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.

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

This reflects provider names published on the official record. It is useful for qualification discovery, but it should not be treated as a substitute for checking the relevant quality body’s latest provider status.

University of Pretoria

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