Master of Medicine in Neurology
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 Neurology.
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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 Neurology.
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in the field of Neurology in order to provide and promote health care of the highest standard and the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is comparable with the internationally set standards in that field.
Graduates/qualifying learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and highly specialized technical and research skills in the field of Neurology. They will maintain attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.
Society will gain specialists in the field of Neurology leading to higher efficacy of care in patients with neurological related diseases.
Entry requirements and RPL
Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPSCA.
Candidates are appointed based on the availability of designated and HPSCA accredited posts and on merit.
Matriculation Certificate
First degree: M B Ch B or equivalent
Other
Recognition of prior learning: The candidate should be a qualified medical doctor with at least one year's experience of hospital medicine outside of the internship. In exceptional cases candidates may enter registrarship directly after internship.
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 (Neurology)
Learning outcomes
Accurately diagnose and treat common as well as less-common neurological conditions.
Assimilate knowledge of the relevant literature and implement the practical application thereof in patient care.
All professional board (HPCSA) and departmental requirements must be further met.
Maintain continued competence and show a continuous interest in new developments in the neurology field as a lifelong learner
Act professionally and ethically.
Conduct relevant research project.
Associated assessment criteria
Neurological history competently taken.
Neurological examination satisfactorily performed.
Signs and symptoms interpreted in a meaningful way.
Radiological investigations, electoencephalographic fining as well as electromygraphic tests interpreted accurately.
Treatment and follow-up discussed in a satisfactory manner.
Remain current with relevant literature and resources.
Appropriate literature is evaluated critically and assimilated into practice.
Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.
Takes responsibility within own limits of competence.
Protocol approved by department and ethics committee.
Methodology and statistics applied.
Research leading to script and/or article in peer reviewed journals.
Integrated assessment
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis
Portfolio assessment
Seminars based on current research are presented.
A basic research project is conducted.
Formative assessment
The candidate works and studies under the constant and close supervision of senior clinical personnel, who assess/monitor and comment on the candidate's performance, such comment being directed at the student and the supervisor.
Summative assessment
The assessor(s) and moderator(s) assess the portfolio work that has been compiled.
One or more written examinations are set at predetermined intervals and especially at or close to the conclusion of the prescribed study period. One or more oral and/or practical examinations may similarly be set. These written, oral and practical examinations are set to a high standard and are conducted in a manner which ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the theoretical knowledge, acquired experience and clinical/practical skills of the candidate.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
M B Ch B
M B Ch B serves as an entry point to the related qualification
Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements
Super specialisation is possible e.g., in Electrophysiology, usually via super specialised departments aboard.
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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