Master of Medicine in Dermatology
The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist clinician in the field of Dermatology.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
480
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 Pretoria
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
N
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
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
The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist clinician in the field of Dermatology.
Graduates will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialized technical (including diagnostic and therapeutic) skills as well as well-developed research skills in the field of Dermatology. An attitude of continuous learning will be developed.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree: M B Ch B or equivalent
Other
Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPCSA.
Candidates are appointed on merit in accordance with the availability of designated and HPCSA accredited posts.
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.
Exit level outcomes
M Med (Derm)
Learning outcomes
To obtain scientific knowledge and associated practical experience characteristic for the discipline to obtain professional and technical skills required for competent assessment and management of the patients. To undertake and to complete a relevant research study.
Critical cross-field outcomes
The specialist works as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. He communicates well with the patient, other members of the health care team and relevant members of the community.
Associated assessment criteria
To demonstrate satisfactory theoretical knowledge for making correct diagnoses.
To perform appropriate clinical examinations.
To prescribe appropriate investigations and to interpret the results.
To formulate and implement appropriate therapeutic regimens to follow the new developments and to implement them, whenever possible.
Integrated assessment
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related M Med degrees according to HPSCA and/or University of Pretoria sanction/discretion provides credits for the related qualification
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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