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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19054  Bachelor of Science Honours 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
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
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 Honours qualification in Chemistry aims to develop the graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in Chemistry of learners to a higher level of analysis, interpretation and understanding of intricate chemical concepts in all spheres of human endeavour, in preparation for a career:
  • In industry and business;
  • In the public sector.

    As a qualified professional chemist 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 qualification, the qualification also aims to develop lifelong learners and caters for the career prospects of qualified learners in a wide range of fields open to professional chemists. 
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    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 Chemistry, NQF level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    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. Demonstration of applied competence, i. e.
  • That specified knowledge and understanding of concepts, and specified skills, over the chemical domain, have been mastered.
  • 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. Correct use of Chemistry terminology and definitions.
    4. Effective communication using appropriate language and media; ability to prepare illustrative and interpretive scientific reports.
    5. Use of safe working practice in the chemical field.
    6. Ability to handle instrumentation and data processing relevant to the chemical field.
    7. Exploring education and career opportunities.
    8. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
    9. Communication skills (reporting and presentation of results).
    10. An appreciation of the contribution of Chemistry and chemists to society. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:
    A range of formative and summative assessment methods, such as prescribed practicals, workplace assessments, project work singly and in groups, reflection, oral tutorials and written examinations, will be used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

    1. Work-place assessments.
    2. Written examinations.
    3. Oral examinations. 

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

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

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

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Chemistry, 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 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.