Master of Veterinary Medicine in Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
To empower a veterinarian with the knowledge and skills to:
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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
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
To empower a veterinarian with the knowledge and skills to
- Be eligible to apply for registration with the SA Veterinary Council as a "Specialist Pathologist: Clinical Pathology".
- Manage the clinical-pathological aspects and resources of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the private or public sector.
- Be able to pursue an academic/research career in the field of clinical laboratory diagnostics at a tertiary education institution or research facility.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science Honours, NQF level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science, NQF Level 8.
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
- Be conversant with the standard/state of the art diagnostic, interpretive and methodological issues in Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Cytology, Quality Assurance, Applied Biometry, Laboratory Equipment and Laboratory Management.
- Be able to conduct the analyses/procedures in which constitute "routine" in diagnostic laboratories.
- Be conversant with the published literature and research methods applicable to this field of study.
Associated assessment criteria
One
- Oral (viva-voce) examination on these topics and/or.
- Literature reviews/study submitted for evaluation by the supervisor and external evaluator(s).
Two
Either
- Work in the routine veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the Faculty of Vet. Science and perform the procedures under the tutelage of the supervisor,
Or
- Provide certification to this effect from a suitably qualified person who can vouch for such competence obtained at another approved diagnostic facility.
Three
- Conduct a research project and produce a dissertation as well as draft publication acceptable for an ISE journal.
Integrated Assessment
Portfolios.
Simulations.
Work-place assessments.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Evaluation of a dissertation by internal and external examiners.
Fundamental content evaluated by written examinations and simulations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Science in Veterinary Science, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Veterinary Medicine in Bovine Medicine, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Veterinary Medicine in Cattle Herd Health, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Veterinary Science, NQF Level 10.
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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