Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Medical Physics
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Medical Physics is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It combines medical science with physics-oriented study at honours level and is associated with the University of the Free State as originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in advanced study linking medical science and physics, particularly those exploring further academic or specialist development in medical physics. Prospective learners should confirm whether their background meets the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or specialist preparation related to medical physics and health-science environments. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Quantitative and analytical reasoning relevant to medical physics
- Applying physics-oriented thinking in a medical-science context
- Advanced academic study and research readiness
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Medical Physics
- SAQA ID
- 19735
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 136
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA and the institution, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether applications or new enrolments are available.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, academic workload and any practical, laboratory or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 19735, NQF level 8 and credit value of 136 with the provider before committing to enrolment.