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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Radiography in Nuclear Medicine 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15205  Master of Radiography in Nuclear Medicine 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  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 
Purpose:
The qualification is research based. Learners will have well developed skills to initiate research and be able to write a research protocol in Radiography. Learners will successfully complete a dissertation on the relevant research and will maintain lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.

Rationale: 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
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.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Radiography Honours in Nuclear Medicine, Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Radiography in Nuclear Medicine, Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Perform a literature study in the field of interest.
    2. Initiate and write a research proposal.
    3. Perform and manage relevant research.
    4. Complete the research project. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
  • Literature study is relevant to the research topic and the information is appropriately analysed and synthesised.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:
  • The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
  • The research field is sufficiently understood.
  • The proposed research involves the application of appropriate theory and practice.
  • The proposal is feasible.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:
  • Data are accurately recorded.
  • The research process is successfully managed.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:
  • Learning facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in house seminars.
  • Completion of a dissertation according to scientific norms.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Portfolios.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Portfolio:
  • Papers and/or posters are presented at local and international conferences.
  • Results are published in refereed scientific journals.
  • A dissertation is completed and evaluated by external assessors or moderators. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine, Level 9

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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. University of Pretoria 


    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.