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

Master of Science: Physics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17291  Master of Science: Physics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Port Elizabeth 
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  120  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 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 
As indicated in the overall degree statement, with the focus on those skills and knowledge required in the discipline of Physics. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entrance requirements:

As indicated in the general form. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Subject specific outcomes

Graduates of the programme will:

1. Demonstrate subject knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles in Physics, with particular reference to properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, crystallography, solid state and semiconductor physics.

2. Use scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems related to physics in everyday life.

3. Develop skills to investigate phenomena related to Physics and demonstrate an understanding of the changing and contested nature of knowledge in physical science.

4. Be able to work in a team collaboratively, pooling their efforts and knowledge.

5. Use oral and written modes of communication to convey ideas, solutions and to share knowledge.

6. Demonstrate responsibility regarding the hazards and possible detrimental effects on safety, health and environment issues associated with the use of physical phenomena such as electricity, radiation.

7. Integrate and apply information from a number of scientific disciplines and associated geological fields.

Graduates of the programme will be aware of:

8. A variety of thinking and learning skills, with emphasis on the application of Physics to real-life situations.

9. Participating in society as responsible physicists.

10. Demonstrating social and environmental awareness in dealing and reporting on physical issues with sensitivity towards the diverse cultural beliefs and ethical issues in the community.

11. The career opportunities available in the many fields which make up the discipline of Physics and their application in the community, through the tracking of job advertisements in the National press and through networking with local industries.

12. Their potential contribution to the economy of the country in a variety of physics related fields. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Integrated Assessment

As indicated on the general form with:

Assessment Practice: Formative Outcome(s) Module(s)
  • Tests 1,2,3,5,6,7 All
  • Projects (results to be presented 1,2,3,4,5,7 To be decided


    Assessment Practice: Summative
  • Examinations 1,2,3,5,6,7 All 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    As indicated on the general form, with:

    General Articulation After Successful Completion

    Qualifying graduates will have access to
  • Postgraduate teaching certificates, e.g. H.D.E. 
    		•

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    As indicated on the general form, with

    Moderating body
  • SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) 
    		•

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

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.