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

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110801  Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
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
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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
72311  Doctor of Technology: Biomedical Technology  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Persons 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/or technology in the particular field chosen for study. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners who do not met the minimum entry requirements may be granted admission on the basis of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the policy of the institution.

Entry Requirements:
A Master of Technology in Biomedical Technology, Level 9.
Or
A Master's Degree in Health Sciences, Level 9.
Or
A Master's Degree, Level 9, in a relevant field. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification consists of a research project at Level 10 worth 360 Credits. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Contribute to original 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. 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.
3. Plan, design, motivate, budget for, and conduct a comprehensive scientific research project.
4. Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the findings.
5. Report the findings in a thesis and in scientific format for international consumption. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects mastery of relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
  • Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

    2. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
  • Appropriate techniques and methods are selected and applied.
  • The budget for the research is accurate, honest and responsible.
  • The experimental research is responsibly and ethically conducted.

    3. The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to analyse qualitative data and quantitative data where appropriate.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • The inferences, interpretation and conclusions from measurements and analyses are valid.

    4. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately.
  • Information technology skills are applied effectively in the production of the thesis.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, the outcome, and the recommendations.
  • New knowledge, or technology, or solution to a problem is contributed and published in appropriate journals.
  • 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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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This is a pinnacle of academic achievement and therefore is not followed by any formal qualification. However, post-doctoral studies may be the next academic application for such a qualified learner. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


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