MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIAL WORK): MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an advanced postgraduate qualification focused on social work in medical and health-related settings. It is positioned at NQF Level 9 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and carries 180 credits. The available information does not provide enough detail to describe its curriculum or learning outcomes.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to medical social work and social work practice in rehabilitative health or service contexts might consider it. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective students should confirm the qualification’s current availability and formal entry requirements with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further professional development relevant to social work in medical or health-service environments. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility for a particular role. Any separate professional, regulatory or employer requirements should be confirmed independently.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced application of social work knowledge in medical or health-related contexts
- Professional reasoning relevant to social work services in rehabilitative health settings
- Working with social and psychosocial aspects of health-related support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIAL WORK): MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
- SAQA ID
- 113991
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is open for new enrolment.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements, including any prior qualification or experience requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment structure and whether any workplace, practical or supervised-learning requirements apply.
- Confirm any separate professional registration, practising or employer requirements relevant to the work you intend to pursue.