Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Chemical Pathology
Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health
Purpose and Rationale
As professional registered specialist medical scientists specializing in Chemical Pathology and related scientific fields, we apply our educational knowledge, skills, principles, and methods to deliver high-quality services. Our training equips us with the necessary expertise to analyze and interpret clinical laboratory results accurately and efficiently.
With our in-depth understanding of biochemical processes, analytical techniques, and quality assurance practices, we are well-prepared to provide valuable insights into various medical conditions and contribute to patient care. Our commitment to ongoing learning and professional development allows us to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field and continuously improve our practice.
By combining our theoretical knowledge with practical experience, we can offer comprehensive diagnostic services, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of medical science. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals, we aim to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.
Overall, as specialist medical scientists in Chemical Pathology, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient care. Our goal is to broaden the scope and depth of the discipline while making meaningful contributions to the advancement of healthcare.
Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Guidelines
Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in accordance with standards laid down by the University and Professional Board through:
- Providing evidence of high-level competencies, knowledge, and attitudes through practical, written, and oral tests and examinations.
- Completing a small research project in accordance with laid down standards.
Integrated Assessment:
- Competence is achieved through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the Qualification.
- Activity-based evaluation.
- Formative evaluation.
- Evaluation based on learning contexts that offer opportunities for cooperation (group work) and individual learning.
- Theory and practice integrated.
- Formal end evaluations.
- Continuing formal evaluations.
- Continuing informal evaluations.
Assessment Moderation:
Assessment documents are moderated to ensure that:
- They conform to the scope and context of the competency as stipulated in the qualification.
- They are constructed in a way that the Assessor assesses the critical outcomes applied during the Learner's activity performances towards achieving an outcome.
Assessments should:
- Include confirmation of the Embedded Knowledge component to ensure that the Foundational Competency is achieved.
- Be verified by Internal Verifiers to ensure valid, credible, true, and fair results.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 128
- SAQA Source
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