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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19862  Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology 
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
Doctoral Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Environmental 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  

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To become conversant regarding the execution of independent, original, basic and applied research.
Be able to make an original contribution towards the basic and applied knowledge in the field of Microbiology.
Be able to write a thesis and compile from it research articles to be published in international journals based on independent original research in the field of Microbiology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
M Sc in Microbiology 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1 Undertakes independent research in the field of Microbiology and makes a contribution to scientific knowledge
2 Produces a thesis within the prescribed time
3 Publish or prepare at least one draft article for publication in a recognised journal. The article or draft article shall be based on the research done for the thesis
4 Give a public lecture/defence on his/her research findings before a competent jury composed at least of two external examiners 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1 The candidate presents a research proposal including the follwing:
Motivation for undertaking the particular research, research hypothesis and objectives, detailed methodology, work plan financial implications and references


Integrated assessment

Progress is continuously monitored.
The final mark allocated for the degree is based on the evaluation and assessment of a thesis based on independent research, two research articles based on the thesis and an oral examination conducted by an examination committee constituted by all academic staff and the external moderator(s) which will allocate the final mark after the oral examination in the presence of the examination committee. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Not applicable. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
At least two external moderators who should have a Ph D and extensive research experience in the field of study or equivalent qualification and experience as approved by the senate on the recommendation of the faculty board. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
At least two internal assessors who should have a Ph D or equivalent qualification as approved by the senate on the recommendation of the faculty board. 

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: 
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1. University of Zululand 


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