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

Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15361  Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics 
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  Physical 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 
1. To prepare the learner to work in research and development laboratories.
2. To prepare the learner to teach Physical Science in school and college.
3. To provide the learner to work in a diverse range of industries ranging from physics-related to any industry needing the analytical and/or mathematical skills developed by a study of physics.
4. To develop an analytical and mathematical skill in the learner.
5. To provide the learner for further postgraduate studies and careers in physics.
6. To provide the learner for postgraduate studies and careers in other fields of the sciences and professional fields.
7. To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the laws of physics and their applications.
8. To provide the learner with the ability to make meaningful and reproducible observations, to convert these observations into mathematical language and to reach logical conclusions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. The learner must have a clear understanding of the laws of physics and their applications.
    2. The learner must have developed analytical and mathematical skills to solve problems of the physical world.
    3. The learner must have developed the skills to meaningful and reproducible observations, to convert these observations into practical and mathematical language and to reach logical conclusions.
    4. The learner must have developed the ability to assimilate the skills outlined in this document on his/her own.
    5. The learner must have demonstrated in the practical and tutorial sessions the ability to work as an individual or in a group
    6. The learner must demonstrate the ability to communicate his/her knowledge to professional physicists. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Written examinations.
    2. Written tests.
    3. Individual project/practical reports.
    4. Oral examinations.
    5. Computer representation of practical/project reports.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Assessment of practical reports. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Physics, NQF Level 9. 
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    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 


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