TUT Baccalaureus Technologiae BTech in Somatology

BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: SOMATOLOGY

Qualification code: BTSY97 – NQF Level 7

Important notification to new applicants:

Students who intend to enrol for this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A National Diploma: Somatology or an equivalent qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be considered, but will have to apply about six months in advance for the recognition of such qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission. The Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s suitability/ competence for admission to the programme. Proof of English proficiency may be required. Depending on the nature of such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.

b.Selection criteria:

Selection is based on an assessment by a departmental selection panel.

c.Minimum duration:One year.

d.Presentation:Day classes.

e.Intake for the qualification:

January only.

f.Textbooks:

Textbooks will be required.

g.Uniforms:

A specific uniform is compulsory and must be purchased by the student. Access to classes will be refused to students who do not wear their uniforms.

h.Projects and assignments:

Students will be expected to undertake projects and assignments in some of the subjects.

i.Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

j.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

k.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

CURRICULUM

SUBJECTS PRINTED IN BOLD ARE NOT FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES.

SUBJECT/MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject/module.

On 01 August 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

B

Strategic business planning, human resource, financial and operations management, clinic administration, basic accounting procedures, risk management, starting a small business, entrepreneurship. (Total tuition time: not available)

N

Study of the human nutritional needs in the life cycle, influences of nutrition on physical and mental development with regard to malnutrition, cultural and religious influences. (Total tuition time: not available)

R

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: NATURAL SCIENCES: SOMATOLOGY (RSY20XT) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

A general introduction to research methodology, which includes the planning and execution of the research process, as well as the different types of research and research strategies. Basic principles of measurements and methods of data collection. (Total tuition time: not available)

(Subject custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Statistical methods for the preparation and processing of data, which include descriptive statistical methods. (Total tuition time: not available)

S

Stress Relief and relaxation therapy specialised massage techniques, medical aesthetics and remedial thera- pies. (Total tuition time: not available)

SOMATOLOGY PROJECT IV (SOJ400T)PROJECT ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Students complete a protocol and literature study. (Total tuition time: not available)