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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Military Medicine 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7321  Master of Military 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  420  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 
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in Military Medicine in order to provide health care of high standard and the continual development of knowledge and expertise that is at international standard in the field.

Graduates will have comprehensive, in depth knowledge, specialised technical diagnostic and therapeutic skills as well as research skills in the filed of Internal Medicine, Radiation Medicine, Aerospace and Diving Medicine. The graduate will have an attitude of life long learning and skills enhancement.

Society will gain specialist physicians in the field of Military Medicine leading to effective health care at specialist level.

The graduate will have an in depth understanding of scientific principles and their application to medical problem solving and decision-making. She or he will understand how scientific research findings may be applied to the practice of medicine.

The graduate will fully understand that the world is a set of interrelating systems and that problem solving contexts very rarely exist in isolation. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: M B Ch B
Other:
  • Registration as Medical Practitioner with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
  • Completion of 3 years as registrar (clinical assistant) in military medicine, one of which in Internal Medicine. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learning outcomes:
    Acquire and master scientific knowledge and practical experience appropriate to Military Medicine.
    Acquire ability to apply knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients.
    Maintain competence and demonstrate continuous interest in developments in the field of Internal Medicine and Military Medicine.
    Apply a teaching approach in answering referrals from general practitioners.
    Undertake and complete a relevant research study.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
  • working effectively with others as a member of a multi-disciplinary health team
  • organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively with appropriate leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating clinical information
  • effective communication with the patient, the patient's family and other members of health care teams
  • using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
  • demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
  • effective, professional interaction with colleagues. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Demonstrating during written, oral and clinical examinations.
    Demonstration during continuous assessment.
    Demonstration during continuous assessment of clinical work.
    Complete a relevant protocol.

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Simulations
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Portfolio assessment:
    An appropriate research project is designed and performed.

    Summative:
    Examinations (written practical and oral) in basic medical science subjects, therapeutics and the pathological basis of the practice of medicine takes place at defined points during the study period.
    The principles and practice of Internal Medicine and Military Medicine is examined by means of written and oral examinations and practical evaluation of clinical skills during a number of clinical examinations. (Demonstration of clinical skills and diagnostic capabilities on real patients)

    Formative:
    The candidate works under the direct supervision and direction of senior clinical personnel throughout the study period who continually assess and monitor the candidate's performance and provide feedback. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    M B Ch B
    M Med (Int)
    FCP (SA)

    M B Ch B serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    M Med (Int) provide credits for the related qualification
    FCP (SA) provide credits for the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    M D/Ph D 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External examination by other universities
    Teams of examiners during oral and clinical examinations 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualification required:
    Minimum: M Med or FCP or equivalent

    Career experience required:
    Appropriate teaching, research and clinical experience in Aerospace and Diving Medicine and Radiation Medicine.

    Other Criteria:
    Faculty member of an accredited school of medicine.
    Registration as specialist with health professions council 

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

    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.