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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14374	Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology
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
Honours Degree	Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Life Sciences
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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

This qualification aims:

To compound and expand the learners knowledge in the field of Zoology.

To train learners to conduct research in the field of Zoology, including the ability to plan basic research qualifications, experiments, surveys.

To be applied and conducted in the fields of conservation, pest management and fundamental scientific research.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.
In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, (NQF Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
4. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes or oral and or written persuasion.
5. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any qualification of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
6. Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
7. Explore education and career opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:

Design experiments and sampling Qualifications;

Plan and conduct a research project, including the written and verbal presentation of a research proposal and research report;

Access, extract and synthesize scientific information from multimedia sources;

Critically interpret and evaluate published scientific information;

Apply acquired knowledge to the solution of conservation and environmental problems.

Integrated Assessment:

Laboratory work assessments (formative);

Tutorial exercise in problem solving (formative);

Practical reports (formative and summative);

Computer based assessments (formative and summative);

Oral tests (summative);

Written tests;

Written examinations;
Integrated assessment;

Written examinations;

Oral examinations;
Other:

Written project reports;

Written scripts or seminars;

Project proposals, reports and verbal presentations.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities:

Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany, NQF Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Science in Zoology, NQF Level 10.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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.

1.	University of Pretoria