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

Master of Science in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14370  Master of Science in Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
To prepare the learner for the quest of becoming a specialist in one of the fields of Chemistry
To train the learner to use sophisticated instrumentation, interpreting and analysing data 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation Certificate
First degree: B Sc Chemistry
Honours degree: B Sc Honours Chemistry 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Sc Chemistry

Learning outcomes:
The learner will have the prelude of his/her specialisation field in chemistry.
Depending on the specialisation, the learner will
  • understand the usage and application of advanced methods in spectroscopy.
  • use advanced analytic techniques
  • use advanced molecular modelling of compounds,
  • apply advanced techniques in the planning and synthesis of organic, inorganic or organometallic compounds in the laboratory.
  • use and apply existing information to solve problems in the laboratory, pertinent to the specialisation field.
  • be able to discuss his/her research and his/her participation in solving the problems of the research project, during local and national conferences.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The learner will be able to use the chemical sciences and related technologies effectively and critically, while showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of the communities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Results from the experimental work in the laboratory will be evaluated on a regular basis in group discussions or on a one to one basis to determine the outcome of the processes through evaluation of the data accumulated with spectroscopic or analytic techniques.
  • Participation in seminars and conferences.
  • Written articles, reports and a thesis
  • External examiners

    Integrated assessment:
    Work-place assessments
    Other:
    Practical reports
    Thesis
    The production of pure, identified compounds where the project involved synthetic chemistry.
    Active participation in local conferences and seminars 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Ph D - Chemistry

    Career experience required:
    Academic or Industrial experience

    Other criteria:
    The assessor must be involved with a chemical profession. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    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.