Master of Dental Science
PRIMARY PURPOSE
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 Limpopo
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
2024-07-01
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
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To provide qualifiers with specific knowledge, skills and competence to do independent research in one of the branches of dentistry.
SUBSIDIARY PURPOSE
To provide future teaching staff for the dental schools of South Africa
Entry requirements and RPL
Applicants who want to register for the MDS degree must be in possession of a BDS or equivalent degree and must be registered as dentists with the medical and Dental Profession Board of the health professions Council of South Africa.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
A newly qualified Master of Dental Sciences must
- Know how and be able to identify a research topic of his choice.
- Know how and be able to write a protocol for a research project.
- Know how and be able to do a literature search and review on the chosen topic.
- Know how and be able to find the necessary funding for research project.
- Know how and be competent to do and manage the field /laboratory/clinical work for the chosen research project.
- Know how and be able to do the statistical analysis of the research data.
- Know how and be ale to interpret the results of the research.
- Know how and be able to write as dissertation based on the results of the research.
- Know the laws and ethical rules and regulations controlling research South Africa.
- Know how to engage in lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment.
In order to assess whether the exit-level outcomes have been achieved a range of formative, and summative assessments are carried out throughout the two years of study. These include written and oral tests, examinations and the writing of a dissertation based on research done by the student. The qualifier is evaluated on the aforementioned basis for both depth and width of knowledge and application and through the assessment must have proved that s/he has achieved the NQF level 8A standards.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
- Articulation with qualifications at other institutions
Presently None
- The qualification toward which the MDS graduate may proceed is the PhD degree.
- Exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications are
None
International comparability
Various masters degree programmes in Europe, the Americas and Australia.
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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