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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19231  Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand 
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  Mathematical 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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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification will produce much-needed professionals to enter or to specialise in any animal biology related field but particularly in aquatic biology, aquatic eco-physiology, aquatic toxicology or aquatic management. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
An undergraduate degree in the field or associated field. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1.Demonstration of the ability to conduct research through the planning, execution and verbal plus written presentation of results. The mini research project involves a seminar presentation of methodology at commencement, a further seminar presentation of results at conclusion followed by the submission of a written dissertation.

2.Demonstration of the ability to gather, collate and interpret diverse information by undertaking written reviews of specified scientific topics.

3.Demonstration of the ability to organise and undertake practical work as well as co-operate in a team during the conduct of research.

4.Demonstrating a certain level of competency in statistical and computer use.

5.Demonstration of the ability to assimilate, interpret and summarise information through written exams on specified topics. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Integrated assessment

1. Collective departmental assessment of seminars focusing on all aspects of presentation as well as knowledge of the subject, insight into problems and how to solve them.
2. Specialist assessment of the merits of the dissertation.
3. Assessment of review topics.
4. Internal as well as external assessment of four written examinations.
5. Practical competency and the ability to work in a team is assessed as part of the research project. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
None. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
The research project and other completed work (assignments, practical, research reviews) are moderated by at least two internal examiners.
The written examinations are moderated by at least two internal and one external examiner.
The external examiner is a staff member of another university with relevant expertise. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Assessors will have at least a Masters degree in the field or in a related field. 

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 Zululand 


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.