Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Doctoral 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
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Preventive Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
Purpose
Persons achieving this qualification will be competent scientific researchers who can work independently in creating and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge and/or technology in the particular field chosen for study.
Rationale
N/A
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applications for RPL will be considered in accordance with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission is
- A Master of Science (MSc) in a Medical Laboratory Science.
Or
- Similar qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
N/A
Exit level outcomes
- Contribute to original global knowledge in the particular field/area chosen by applying research methods, theories and techniques appropriately and correctly and produce a thesis which meets international standards.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Conduct independent research into the literature within the broader context of the field/area of investigation to synthesis and critically evaluate existing information and knowledge.
- Plan, design, motivate, budget for, and conduct a comprehensive scientific research project.
- Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the findings.
- Report the findings in a thesis and in scientific format for international consumption.
Integrated Assessment
N/A
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
N/A
International comparability
N/A
Providers currently listed
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