Magister of Medicine in Medical Genetics
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an advanced, NQF Level 9 postgraduate qualification focused on Medical Genetics within the Curative Health subfield. It is associated with the University of the Free State and carries 480 credits. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2024, but its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or professional development in medical genetics and related areas of curative health. Readers should confirm the qualification’s admission requirements and current availability directly with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to medical genetics, healthcare and health-related academic or research contexts. No approved related-career mappings are supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced knowledge relevant to medical genetics
- Analysis of genetics-related health information
- Academic or research-oriented thinking in a medical health context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Magister of Medicine in Medical Genetics
- SAQA ID
- 74612
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is open for enrolment.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements.
- Confirm the assessment requirements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Ask the provider to confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 74612, NQF level, credit value and current registration details before making an enrolment decision.