Master of Physiotherapy
1) To allow the graduate/professional/scholar to independently and critically analyse and transform research data and situation to improve patient care, management of clinical care, teaching/learning and research continuously.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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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 allow the graduate/professional/scholar to independently and critically analyse and transform research data and situation to improve patient care, management of clinical care, teaching/learning and research continuously.
- To enable the graduate to apply research skills in solving problems and communicate findings orally and in publications
- To enable the graduate to lead research an clinical efforts in the field and community
- To enable the graduate to critically use technological and scientific advances in the field with responsibility
- To enable the graduate to appreciate the interrelationships between systems in the process of problem solving
- To enable the graduate through critical thinking, creativity, innovation and participation contribute to the development of the profession, community and country.
Entry requirements and RPL
Formal: B. Physiotherapy/B.Sc and at least one year of postgraduate clinical work.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to
- Identify a problem/s, perform feasibility studies and independently or in collaboration implement a research study/ies, while understanding its impact on health and the environment
- Improve patent care using evidence from the scientific literature or conduct the research to provide the evidence;
- Communicate findings orally and in writing
- Lead research students
- Apply and secure funding for research from national, international and industrial agencies and
- Show motivation to proceed to doctoral studies
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
Formative
- Continuous assessment of literature, laboratory and clinical projects
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication, podium and poster presentations
- Interaction and mentoring of honours level students
- Interaction and mentoring of honours level students
Summative
- Written examination paper, 2 hours long
- Published paper
- Dissertation/project report
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
- All core and ancillary modules with the exception of the dissertation allow entry by students form other professions e.g. Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Optometry, Sports Science and Physiology.
- The programme is compatible with similar level programmes internationally
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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