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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Microbiology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105450  Doctor of Microbiology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 8  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose and Rationale of the qualification:
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with highly specialised knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of animal science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with highly qualified animal scientists, who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of specialised principles relating to the breeding, nutrition, physiology and management of domesticated and wild animals.

The graduate will be able to register as an Animal Science Specialist at the South Africa (SA) Association of Professional Animal Scientists. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
  • Master of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science, Level 9 or related qualification at Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a discipline of animal science and wildlife science.
    2. Demonstrate advanced cognitive and creative abilities.
    3. Comply with professional and ethical standards in the agricultural and wildlife sciences.
    4. Comply with the requirements for professional registration as an animal scientist.
    5. Provide specialist knowledge, skills and innovative solutions regarding the production, breeding, nutrition, physiology and management of domesticated and wild animals in different production systems, as well as the factors influencing the quality of animal products. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria:
  • A literature study in which contemporary information, relevant and applicable to the area of research, is critically interpreted and structured.
  • Formulation of a reasoned research hypothesis.
  • Development of a feasible research protocol in order to test the hypothesis.
  • Appropriate theory and methods are chosen, described and justified.
  • The research process is carried out mostly independent from the supervisor.
  • A written thesis that is acceptable to peer review and internal assessors.
  • Submission of a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Oral and/or poster presentation at a scientific congress.
  • The ability to present and debate research findings amongst peers is demonstrated.
  • Communication and co-operation with fellow researchers on a regular basis with regards to day-to-day functioning of the laboratory.
  • Research at lower levels is supervised.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Portfolios.
    Work-place assessments.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Portfolio.
    A thesis is completed and is acceptable to peer review.
    Journal article is prepared for submission to a peer reviewed scientific journal.
    Papers and/or posters are presented at local and/or international conferences. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Postdoctoral studies. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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.
     
    NONE 


    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.