Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences
The first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the basic medical sciences, with a specific focus on the structure and function of the human body. This will provide opportunities for continued, personal intellectual growth.
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Qualification type
National First Degree
Credits
360
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
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the basic medical sciences, with a specific focus on the structure and function of the human body. This will provide opportunities for continued, personal intellectual growth.
The second purpose of the qualification is to provide the learner with such a broad background in the basic medical sciences, that he/she will be able to continue their study in any related science.
The third purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with questioning minds and research skills in medical science in general.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
Other
Matriculation with the subjects Natural Science and Mathematics all passed at higher-grade level.
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
Learning outcomes
- Obtain sound knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.
- Apply basic anatomical and physiological techniques.
- Apply basic research techniques and complete a small research project satisfactorily.
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.
- Comply with the ethics demanded by science and medicine.
- Use science and technology effectively and critically.
- Working effectively with others as a member of a team, especially in applying anatomical and physiological techniques.
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge
- Perform appropriate anatomical and physiological techniques satisfactorily
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate general anatomical and physiological literature and use this information as a basis for further learning.
- Write a proposal for a small research project in the correct format.
- The research project is completed according to accepted norms.
Integrated assessment
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Practical projects
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
Medicine (M B Ch B)
B Sc Med Sc (Hons)
B Sc
B Sc Med Sc (Hons) serves as an entry point to the related qualification
Medicine (M B Ch B) provides credits for the related qualification
B Sc provides credits for the related qualification
Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements
Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand is becoming a postgraduate degree. This degree would be very suitable for this purpose
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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