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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100758  Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

Rationale:
Learners achieving this qualification will be competent scientific researchers who can work independently in creating and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge and technology in the particular field chosen for the study. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Master of Philosophy in Chemistry or equivalent Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of a compulsory thesis at NQF Level 10 totalling 360 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Contribute to fundamental global knowledge in the particular field/area chosen by applying research methods, theories and techniques appropriately and correctly and produce a thesis which, meets international standards.
    2. Work effectively with others in a particular field at a high academic level.
    3. Manage one's own time to achieve the study and exposition of the thesis.
    4. Communication in scientific terms, in internationally acceptable style, both orally and in written form.
    5. Use science and technology to contribute fundamental knowledge and technology in the field chosen for the study. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Conduct independent research into the literature within the broader context of the field/area of investigation to synthesise and critically evaluate existing information and knowledge.
  • Plan, design, motivate, budget for, and conduct a comprehensive scientific research project.
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the findings.
  • Report the findings in a thesis and scientific format for international consumption.
  • Identifying and solving problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of Chemistry.
  • Collect, organise, analyse and evaluate information and synthesis of a logical, valid original contribution to the global knowledge and technology.
  • Reflect mastery of the listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research of relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
  • Analyse, explain and juxtapose models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.
  • Identify, define and detail the research problem in the research proposal.
  • Select and apply appropriate techniques and methods.
  • Develop a budget for the research accurately, honestly and responsibly.
  • Conduct the experimental research responsibly and ethically.
  • Apply the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods correctly to analyse qualitative data and quantitative data where appropriate.
  • Reflect a clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study in the interpretation of data and evaluate contradictory information.
  • Produce valid ihe inferences, interpretation and conclusions from measurements and analyses.
  • Used information sources correctly and appropriately.
  • Applied information technology skills effectively in the production of the thesis.
  • Applied language and numeracy skills effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, the outcome, and the recommendations.
  • Contribute to new knowledge, or technology, or solution to a problem and publish in appropriate journals.
  • Present findings are presented at an appropriate conference.

    Integrated assessment:
    Formative assessment:
  • Oral presentations.
  • Research proposals.
  • Written progress reports.

    Summative assessment:
  • Research thesis.

    May also include:
  • Publications in journals.
  • Conference presentations. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers possibilities of horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Doctoral Degree, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.