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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101187  Master of Science in Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
Walter Sisulu University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Life Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  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
87510  Master of Science  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
Graduates of this program are able to work without supervision. They are highly skilled and well sort after. They are capable of performing various chemical manipulations, interpret data, draw conclusions and take important decisions in work or research environment. A good number of graduates of this programme usually pursue their studies further to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level.

Rationale:
This programme produces skilled chemists able to join the chemical industry and high level government services. It is also a prelude to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualifications which forms the bedrock of manpower in academic institutions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours in Chemistry or equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Level 9.

    Modules:
  • Presentations:
    > Regional/International Conference, 20 Credits.
    > Departmental forum, 20 Credits.
    > Faculty forum, 20 Credits.
    > Dissertation (80).
  • Presentations:
    > Proposal (30).
    > Partial Master of Science (MSc) research work (10). 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Be able to work in sophisticated laboratories unsupervised and potentially able to start up partnerships in chemical industries and related fields. They also make very good science teachers. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment is based on the thesis content. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Candidates who complete this Degree successfully may find employment internationally and perform well. A graduate from this qualification may further their education at a Doctoral level at a credible international institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for vertical articulation.

    Vertically with:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry. 
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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. Walter Sisulu University 


    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.