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

Doctor of Philosophy: Surgery 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14990  Doctor of Philosophy: Surgery 
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
Doctoral Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 8 and above  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 provide qualifiers with:
1. The ability to employ different research techniques and to execute an original research project, independently.
2. The ability to critically examine the reliability and validity of research outcomes.
3. The ability to write a thesis on a research project.
An attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate with mathematics
First degree: B Sc
Honours degree: B Sc (Hons)
Master's degree: M Sc, M Med 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Ph D

Learning outcomes:
1. Obtain sound knowledge of field by studying and applying relevant in depth scientific information
2. Apply the basic and advanced research techniques
3. Plan and execute an original research project independently, analyse data and apply basic statistics
4. Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a peer review journal
5. Write a research report in the format to be submitted as a thesis

Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Confident and flexible identification and definition of complex problems in a highly specialized context and the application of appropriate knowledge and skills to their solution is demonstrated. In the process existing knowledge is expanded or redefined.
  • Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information
  • Effective interaction within a learning or professional group takes place with effective engagement in debate in a professional manner and context. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge
    2. Performs research independently
    3. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
    4. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    5. Completion of thesis according to scientific norms

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Work-place assessment
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Portfolios:
    Seminars based on current research are presented.
    Papers and posters are presented at local and international conferences
    Results are published in refereed scientific journals.
    A thesis is completed and evaluated by external assessors and moderators

    Assessments
    Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis:

    Formative assessment:
    Students work under supervision of specialists

    Summative assessment:
    Assessor(s) and moderator(s) assess the portfolio of work that has been completed. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    M D
    D Sc

    M D serves as an entry point to the related qualification
    D Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Summative assessments: Two external second examiners 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Ph D
    D Sc
    M D

    Career experience required:
    Postgraduate research career
    Laboratory research experience where applicable. 

    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 


    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.