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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Dermatology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
117111  Master of Medicine in Dermatology 
ORIGINATOR
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide:
Qualified appropriately trained professionals for South Africa with the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to register as specialists in Dermatology with the Medical and Dental Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Future staff for the training of registrars in Dermatology in the medical schools in South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The qualification recognises the formal learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification, bring to the learning situation.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7 Degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The Rules and Regulations of the University and/or those of the Medical and Dental Professionals Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a complex and specialised area.
2. Demonstrate expertise in highly specialised technical and advanced research skills.
3. Create responses to abstract problems that either expand or redefined existing knowledge.
4. Conduct research independently.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Engage in lifelong learning. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Solve common and uncommon patient problems using a variety of specialised technical skills.
  • Resolve contextual and/or abstract problems at an individual and at a community level.
  • Present a dissertation on research conducted.
  • Participate in teaching seminars.
  • Participate in the maintenance of professional competence on a continuous basis.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Continuous Assessment.
  • Case studies.
  • Projects.
  • Practical Assignments.
  • Oral presentation.
  • Written and oral tests and examination.
  • Dissertation.
  • Publication in refereed scientific journals. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The degree is internationally comparable. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Doctor of Philosophy [PhD].
  • Doctor of Medicine [MD]. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The external assessors will moderate the exit-level outcomes at all levels on yearly basis. The Faculty maintains a bank of external examiners as approved by Council with the necessary knowledge, academic standing, clinical/practical expertise with national and international standing, from which external assessors will be appointed on a yearly basis. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    All academic staff members of the Faculty of Medicine with the necessary qualifications and experience will be used as internal assessors. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.