Master of Medical Science in Medical Informatics
The purpose of this qualification is to:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
192
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 KwaZulu-Natal
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
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
The purpose of this qualification is to
- Provide South Africa with graduates with an advanced deep level of professional and scientific knowledge, insight and expertise in Medical Informatics.
- Produce graduates able to apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to practice as professionals and distinguish themselves as leaders in the field of Medical Informatics.
- Provide graduates with an opportunity for advanced study in the medical Informatics and related disciplines.
Entry requirements and RPL
Access to the Qualification
The candidate should be in possessions of a relevant health science or science degree
- A relevant Professional Bachelor Degree.
- A relevant Honours Degree.
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Informatics.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
A minimum of 192 credits must be completed for this qualification.
Exit level outcomes
On completion of this qualification, the graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate a deep level of knowledge and understanding of medical Informatics.
- Demonstrate advanced scientific skills including applicable and relevant knowledge, an understanding of research methods and an ability to evaluate and interpret results.
- Communicate own work effectively in oral and written form.
- Manage health systems, programmes and projects at national, provincial and regional levels, in order to resolve priority health problems and to improve the quality of health care provided.
- Design, manage and critically evaluate a Health and Management Information System.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
- Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes (above) met through successful completion of all components of the qualification and are assessed through a range of methods including tests, assignments and formal examinations, in written and oral form, and the research project.
Integrated Assessment
Integrated assessment is carried out in written examinations and in the research project.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
On completion of this qualification, the graduate may proceed to a doctoral degree in the same or allied discipline at this University or other institutions.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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