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Master of Arts in Medical Sociology

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SAQA ID100866
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a master's-level social science qualification focused on understanding health, medicine and healthcare in relation to society. It is positioned at NQF Level 9 and carries 180 credits within the HEQSF.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced study of the social dimensions of health, medicine and healthcare, particularly those considering postgraduate academic or research-focused development in medical sociology or the broader social sciences. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic, research or socially focused work connected with medical sociology and healthcare-related social analysis. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Social analysis
  • Research and academic inquiry
  • Critical analysis of health and society
  • Interpretation of social issues related to medicine and healthcare

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Master of Arts in Medical Sociology
SAQA ID
100866
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
180
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
North West University
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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