Master of Science in Physiotherapy
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide the qualifiers with specialized knowledge research skills and evidence-based learning that provides opportunities for taking up leadership roles in the profession and for continued personal and intellectual growth.
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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 Limpopo
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental 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
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide the qualifiers with specialized knowledge research skills and evidence-based learning that provides opportunities for taking up leadership roles in the profession and for continued personal and intellectual growth.
Entry requirements and RPL
Basic research and critical thinking skills
BSc Physiotherapy (Honours status)
Diploma in Physiotherapy (BSc status)
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
The Rules and Regulations of the University and/or those of the relevant professional board.
Exit level outcomes
- Identifying, analysing and solving problems using critical and creative thinking.
- Collecting, analysing and organizing information in a meaningful way.
- Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities effectively.
- Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills.
- Receptive and responsive attitude towards changes in the health science environment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
The learner is competent to
- Demonstrate specialized scholastic or technical and advanced research skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of physiotherapy.
Associated assessment criteria
- Solve problems by means of exploring and critically evaluating different situation.
- Compile portfolios to relate learning gained from individual experience to knowledge encountered in a clinical and academic environment.
- Conduct seminars to communicate learning from experience and academic contexts to peers.
- Relate learning from experience and academic context to different situations be it academic or clinical.
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The attainment of outcomes will be assessed through
- Conducting of a research project on a major physiotherapy specially
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION IS ACHIEVED
Presentations
Dissertation
Publication in refereed journal
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Progress to PhD degree
International comparability
The degree is internationally comparable
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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