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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100793  Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health 
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State 
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
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
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
65367  Doctor of Technology: Environmental Health  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide training for an academic career in environmental health and articulate disciplines. It requires a candidate to undertake research in specified fields within the broader scope of environmental health (including Occupational Hygiene, Food Safety, Waste Management, Water Quality, Environmental Health Management, Epidemiology) culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis in environmental health. The candidate is required to demonstrate high level research capability and to make a significant and original academic contribution to environmental health. The ability to express findings orally and in writing, as well as seek outcomes that are applicable in industry and the broader occupation are sought.

Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification is to produce competent researchers who can originate and conduct creative research in order to add new and applied knowledge and to impact on policy formulation and innovation in the field of environmental health and public health. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission to a Doctorate is:
  • Master of Environmental Health
    Or
  • A similar Master's Degree in environmental health or a related health or environmental health. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 10, 360 Credits:
  • Thesis, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Supervise and evaluate the research of others in environmental health; to initiate and execute research qualifications as required.
    2. Expert and advanced knowledge in the scope of environmental health.
    3. In-depth understanding of the complexity of the problems involved; cognisance of the latest developments on the international research scene as far as environmental health is concerned.
    4. Expert understanding of the relevance and applicability of proposed solutions. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Do independent research.
  • Produce a dissertation that places research within the broader context of environmental health and which withstands international intellectual scrutiny.
  • Contribute to original knowledge in environmental health.
  • Undertake further research at an advanced level.
  • Deal with complexity, and/or contradictions in the knowledge base; select appropriate tools and research methods with confidence.
  • Synthesise and evaluate information autonomously.
  • Make sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria.
  • Communicate fully and professionally with other colleagues working in the field.
  • Intellectual independence and authority.
  • Mature and sound judgment; accountable and reliable assessment of the views of others.
  • Transcendence of personal prejudice and/or parochial views.
  • High levels of self-reflexivity and adaptability.
  • An enquiring mind and an innovative spirit.
  • Adherence to professional or self-defined ethics and academic integrity.
  • Dedication to the ideals of scholarship.
  • Ability to share empirical findings and related applied conclusions on national and international authoritative platforms and publications.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Candidates must submit a doctoral thesis containing the report of their research. The thesis has to meet all the standards and requirements of a doctoral dissertation which include proof of a successful integration of all the elements required to substantiate the central thesis and contribution(s) of the study to environmental health. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable with other Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualifications offered in South Africa and elsewhere around the world. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    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: 
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    1. Central University of Technology, Free State 


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