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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17369  Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The Doctoral programme in Chemistry aims to develop the research-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in Chemistry of learners to the highest level, in preparation for a career as a leader:

* On Industry and business.
* In the public sector.

As a qualified professional chemistry and research the learner will be able to:

* Respond to the needs of society in chemical and related matters.
* Appreciate the value of education and Chemistry to society.

Being basically an academic programme, the programme also aims to develop lifelong learners and caters for the career prospects of graduates as professional chemists. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation Exemption Certificate or equivalent

First degree

Honours degree

Masters degree 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Ability to identify, assess, formulate and solve complex problems of a chemical nature creatively, from their knowledge of the different domains of Chemistry.
2. Demonstrate of applied competence, i.e.
* That chemical knowledge and skills can be applied to solve real problems of a chemical nature, either individually or as part of a team.
* That process skills can be used to investigate chemical phenomena related to the material world.
3. Effective communication using appropriate language and media, ability to prepare illustrative and interpretive scientific reports.
4. Use of safe working practice in the chemical field.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

* Ability to use scientific knowledge and skills to support responsible decision making of a chemical and nonchemical nature.
* Ability to solve problems individually and as part of a project team.
* Demonstration of an understanding of ethical issues related to the chemical sciences.
* Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
* Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
* Demonstrating an understanding of the material world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
* Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economical development of society, by making it the underlying intention of this programme of learning to make the learner aware of the importance of:
* Exploring education and career opportunities.
* Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
* Communication skills (reporting and presentation of results).
* An appreciation of the contribution of Chemistry and chemists to society. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
A range of formative and summative assessment methods, but mostly workplace assessments, project work singly and in groups, reflection, on oral examination, and a dissertation, will be used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Work-place assessments
2. Oral examinations

A thesis 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
State measures to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid:

Internal:
Self-administered learner evaluations and observation by the Head of the department of presentations are used, as well as regular discussions between staff members and between staff and students. Reactions are obtained occasionally at formal meetings to ensure that the quality of the programme remains at an acceptable level.

External:
The programme is submitted to SAQA for accreditation, and the thesis is examined internally and externally. When large discrepancies between internal and external examiner's evaluations are found, these are discussed by the programme presenter/supervisor and internal and external examiners involved, to reach an acceptable performance level and improve the quality of teaching and learning. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
PhD in Chemistry.

Academic or Industrial.

Must be actively involved in the chemical sciences. 

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 Venda 


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.