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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
20687	Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare
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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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

a) Advanced subject expertise in general and specific area of
b) Ability to transfer teaching and research skills in chemistry at undergraduate and graduate levels in the university and Technikons.
c) Opportunities to take on lucrative positions in government institutions and in private industries and organizations and to do creative work to the benefit of the general public.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

The Learner will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of ways, in the discourse of chemistry at advanced level.

2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.

3. To interact with self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in a management environment.

4. Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of discipline specific theories and comprehends both the interactions between chemistry and the natural science environment and the multi-disciplinary nature of science.

5. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing clear and deeper understanding of the specific areas of the subject.

6. Manage data and information effectively, through their collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.

7. Exhibit skills to successfully carry out research under supervision.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment Criteria:

1. Participate in scholarly discussions; write and present mini-seminars; participate effectively in oral presentation.

2. Submit progress reports in an acceptable format according to clear guidelines and deadlines.

3. Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions and presentations and in practical situations.

4. Critically read, interpret and analyse literature; participate in group discussions.

5. Do independent reading and information retrieval in the library and the internet; work with reduced supervision and show initiative.

6. Prepare assignments; improve computer literacy

7. Write a project proposal, highlighting the research problem

Identify the research problem

Describe the research methods/procedures and techniques to be followed

Learn the use of research instruments

Collect, analyse and interpret data

Write up the results in clear, concise and acceptable manner

Defend and orally present research report to scientific audience.

Integrated Assessment:

Quality of written and verbal presentation of thesis plus publication in NATED journal.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None internally, but other PhD's are possible.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiners plus supervisors.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All assessors are experts in their discipline working in the University of Research Institute and will usually have a Ph.D in Chemistry and Research Experience.

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

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1.	University of Fort Hare