Doctor of Medical Science
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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
University of the Free State
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
2027-06-30
Last date for achievement
2029-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods as a specialist medical scientist. Qualifiers will demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of study that provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
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
- Masters of Science in Medical Sciences, NQF Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Conducting original, independent research in the specialist discipline in medical sciences.
- Working as authoritative specialists in medical sciences.
- Being leaders in the field and offering solutions through research to the benefit of medical sciences.
- Understanding health sciences problems and needs and bringing forth solutions/satisfying needs in the specialist field of medical science.
- Make an original, outstanding contribution to the field of specialisation.
- Present research findings in the form of an extensive range of publications/presentations.
- Demonstrate an authoritative knowledge and understanding of the specialist field of study.
- Demonstrate proficiency and skill in executing independent research.
- Give proof of being an outstanding academic and researcher.
- Apply new knowledge.
- Search for solutions to problems in the field of specialisations.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Assignments, written, practical and oral examinations.
- Completion of research of outstanding quality.
- Prominence as researcher in the field of specialisation.
- Acknowledgement from other specialists in the field.
- An excellent record of achievements in the field.
- An extensive list of publications.
- Leadership in the field.
Integrated Assessment
Competence is achieved through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the qualification:
- Module course mark.
- Workplace assessment through practical.
- Workplace assessment through Learner teaching.
- Assignments.
- Oral and group work.
- Examinations.
- Informal evaluations, e.g. feedback, residency, assignments.
- Formal evaluations tests and practical (skills) and oral examinations.
- Formal end evaluations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with similar international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Providers currently listed
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