Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery
To provide training in the theory and practice of Orthopaedic Surgery, including oeprative surgery and the Applied Sciences. The programme aims to allow certification (according to the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa), as a registered specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery Training. Provide medical offices with special orthopaedic training.
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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 Cape Town
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Preventive Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
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
To provide training in the theory and practice of Orthopaedic Surgery, including oeprative surgery and the Applied Sciences. The programme aims to allow certification (according to the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa), as a registered specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery Training. Provide medical offices with special orthopaedic training.
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.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Associated assessment criteria
" The ability to diagnose, investigate and treat orthopaedic problems and diseases at a specialist level. This would include sound judgement pre-operative care, manipulative treatment, surgery and post-operative care.
Integrated Assessment
- Certification by the programme convenor that the candidate has undergone 12 months' training, including 6 months in the Intensive Care Unit, 6 months in Trauma and / or 6 months in General Surgery.
- Certification by the programme convenor of having completed a minimum of 4 years of specialised surgical training, allowing the candidate to sit for the Part II of the FCS (SA) Orthopaedic Surgery examination with the College of Medicine. Credit is given towards the MMed of the College examinations passed.
- The presentation of a dissertation on an aspect of surgical research in addition to 1 and 2.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Master of Medicine, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Cognate 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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