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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Science: Food Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19569  Doctor of Science: Food Science 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
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 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Secondary Agriculture 
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 (first) purpose of the qualification is to acknowledge the contributions made by suitable candidates, who by way of submission of published work of the highest standard and subjected to critical peer evaluation, have shown their excellence over a sustained period of time in a particular field of food and beverage science.

The (second) purpose of the qualification is to reward such candidates who have contributed substantially to knowledge in a particular field of food and beverage science. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
MSc in Food Science, MSc Agric or equivalent.

Other qualifications:
PhD(Food Science) or equivalent qualification approved by the Senate for this purpose.

Specific additional requirements:
Candidates in possession of the PhD (Food Science) or equivalent degree for at least five years or when in possession of a MSc in Food Science or equivalent degree for a period of at least seven years. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The DSc (Food Science) graduate will have the following outcomes:

a) Expert and advanced knowledge of the chosen field of study as indicated by a sustained series of scientific work and publications of the highest quality and which show that the candidate has contributed substantially to a particular field of Food and Beverage Science.
b) Shown to be an internationally recognised expert in his particular field of Food and Beverage Science as shown by his/her ability to do independent research withstanding international intellectual scrutiny.
c) Have contributed to original knowledge in the field of study.
d) Synthesised and evaluated information autonomously.
e) Made sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria.
f) Communicate fully and professionally with other colleagues working in the field.

The DSc (Food Science) graduate will demonstrate:

a) Intellectual independence
b) Mature and sound judgement, accountable and reliable assessment of the views of others.
c) Transcendence of personal prejudice and/or parochial views.
d) High levels of self-reflexivity and adaptability.
e) An enquiring mind and an innovative spirit.
f) Adherence to professional or self-defined ethics and academic integrity.
g) Dedication to the ideals of scholarship. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Critical assessment of the candidate's published work submitted for purposes of the degree DSc Food Science.

Integrated assessment:

Candidates must submit examples of work published in scientific journals, magazines, pamphlets or books freely available to the public which has been subjected to refereed criticism by experts in the field of expertise. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
None 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the departments contributing to this programme.

In addition to two or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the University of Stellenbosch) standard University regulations require that one or more external examiners of international scholarly repute have to assess doctoral dissertations. The reports on the doctoral dissertation submitted by the internal and external examiners are considered by the faculty board (usually acting on the advice of an expert faculty committee specially constituted for each individual doctoral dissertation) and approved by Senate. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner which conforms to the quality assurance system of the University.

In addition to two or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the University of Stellenbosch) standard University regulations require that one or more external examiners of international scholarly repute have to assess such a collection of published work in terms of a list of standard criteria and submit written reports. 

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. Stellenbosch University 


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.