Doctor of Medicine
1. Qualifiers with specialized knowledge, research skills and applied competence in a specific field of medical sciences with the aim of generating, evaluating and synthesizing information and concepts or creating responses to abstract problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Limpopo
Quality assurance functionary
-
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Curative Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
- Qualifiers with specialized knowledge, research skills and applied competence in a specific field of medical sciences with the aim of generating, evaluating and synthesizing information and concepts or creating responses to abstract problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.
- South Africa with significant numbers of responsible qualified people in specific fields of medical sciences in order to ensure that the national leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activities is widened.
Entry requirements and RPL
This qualification recognizes through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non-formal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification bring to the learning situation:
1 M.Med. - degree in the relevant field or Level 8 equivalent qualification in the relevant field
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.
Qualification rules
The Rules and Regulations of the University.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a complex and specialised area.
- Demonstrate expertise in highly specialised technical and advanced research skills.
- Create responses to abstract problems that either expand or redefined existing knowledge.
- Conduct research independently.
- Communicate effectively.
- Engage in lifelong learning.
Associated assessment criteria
- Solve common and uncommon patient problems using a variety of specialised technical skills.
- Resolve contextual and/or abstract problems at an individual and at a community level.
- Present a dissertation on research conducted.
- Participate in teaching seminars.
- Participate in the maintenance of professional competence on a continuous basis.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
- Publications in refereed scientific journals
- Contributions to national and international conferences
- Oral examination
- Thesis
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Progress to Post-doctoral Studies
International comparability
The degree is internationally comparable
Providers currently listed
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No provider listing was captured on this qualification record.
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