Master of Medicine in Geriatrics
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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 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
Y
Important dates
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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
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in Geriatric Medicine in order to provide health care of high standard and the continual development of knowledge and expertise that is at international standard in the field.
Graduates will have comprehensive, in depth knowledge, specialised technical diagnostic and therapeutic skills as well as research skills in the field of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
The graduate will have an attitude of life long learning and skills enhancement.
Society will gain specialist physicians in the field of Geriatrics leading to effective health care at specialist level.
The graduate will have an in depth understanding of scientific principles and their application to medical problem solving and decision-making. She or he will understand how scientific research findings may be applied to the practice of medicine.
The graduate will fully understand that the world is a set of interrelating systems and that problem solving contexts very rarely exist in isolation.
Rationale
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Level 8.
- Register with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
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
- Acquire and master scientific knowledge and practical experience appropriate to Geriatrics.
- Acquire ability to apply knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients.
- Maintain competence and demonstrate continuous interest in developments in the field of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
- Apply a teaching approach in answering referrals from general practitioners.
- Undertake and complete a relevant research study.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
Portfolios.
Simulations.
Work-place assessment.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Portfolio assessment
An appropriate research project is designed and performed.
Formative
The candidate works under the direct supervision and direction of senior clinical personnel throughout the study period who continually assess and monitor the candidate's performance and provide feedback.
Summative
Examinations (written practical and oral) in basic medical science subjects, therapeutics and the pathological basis of the practice of medicine takes place at defined points during the study period.
The principles and practice of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics is examined by means of written and oral examinations and practical evaluation of clinical skills during a number of clinical examinations. (Demonstration of clinical skills and diagnostic capabilities on real patients).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Medicine, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Medicine, Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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