Master of Health Sciences in Radiography
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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
Durban University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Curative Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
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
Purpose
This qualification intends for persons who will make a contribution through independent research in a chosen field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. They will also demonstrate a high-level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
Rationale
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning
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
- Bachelor of Science Honours qualification, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decision using critical and creative thinking which has been made in the health care environment.
- Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information relevant to health.
- Work effectively with others in the health care team and the education environment.
- Reflecton and explore a variety of strategies to learn and conduct research more effectively.
- Communicate effectively using visual, scientific and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the listed and cited literature in the chosen field.
- Analyse and explain models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are and used correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the selected field/area of research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the chosen field.
- Gather information on the research area.
- Choose appropriate theory and methods for research.
- Design, perform and manage the research.
- Analyse and evaluate data.
- Produce a research dissertation.
Integrated Assessment
Research dissertation.
Oral presentation/evaluation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Master of Health Sciences, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Radiography, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Radiography, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
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