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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Pharmacy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
4643	Bachelor of Pharmacy
ORIGINATOR
University of Port Elizabeth
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	482	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2015-06-30

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.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To prepare learners with the necessary competencies for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as pharmacy interns, for the purpose of final registration as pharmacists, who would provide pharmaceutical services to the community.

(i). For the private good - To provide qualifiers with knowledge of pharmaceutical care services and the accompanying competencies and attitudes to practice (an appropriate gainful economic activity), pursue further intellectual development, and contribute meaningfully to society.

(ii). For the public good - To provide the country with sufficient numbers of pharmacy graduates to ensure adequate and appropriate pharmaceutical services.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners must hold a matriculation certificate or a certificate of exemption, and must have obtained a pass-mark in Mathematics on the higher grade or at least 50% on the standard grade, as well as a pass in Physical Science and (preferably) Biology.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Applicants who are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist's Assistant, but who are not in possessing of matric exemption certificate, will be required to undertake successfully, the UPE Placement Test, and if necessary an appropriate bridging support programme, prior to consideration for admission.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Exit Level Outcomes

1.1 Specific outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, and the experiential period of training, learners will be able to:

i. Organise the manufacturing, compounding and packaging of pharmaceutical products;

ii. Organise the procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products;

iii. Dispense and ensure the optimum use of medicine prescribed to the patient;

iv. Provide pharmacist initiated care to the patient and ensure the optimum use of medicine;

v. Provide education and information on health care and medicine;

vi. Promote community health and provide related information and advice;

vii. Participate in research to ensure the optimal use of medicines.

2. Critical cross-field outcomes

(a) Identifying and solving problems in a creative manner with responsible decision making (Ref. i, ii, iv, vii of Specific Outcomes.)

(b) Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community (Ref. i, ii, v, vi, vii of Specific Outcomes).

(c) Organise and manage oneself, and one's activities responsibly and effectively (Ref. iii of Specific Outcomes).

(d) Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information (Ref. vi and vii of Specific Outcomes).

(e) Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion (Ref. i- vii of Specific Outcomes).

(f) Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others (Ref. i and ii of Specific Outcomes).

(g) Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation (Ref. ii and vii of Specific Outcomes).

(h) Contribute to the full personal development of each learner, and the social and economic development of society at large, by developing entrepreneurial opportunities (Ref. iv, v, vi and vii of Specific Outcomes).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment

Format:

Continuous integrated assessments conducted at appropriate intervals by means of:

Written, practical and oral tests / examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical level

Qualification (minimum pass mark of 60 %) shall enable learners to have access to Masters degrees / programmes in the various sub-disciplines of Pharmacy.

Horizontal level

This qualification will articulate with a B.Sc. degree, a BPsych. degree and the M.A. in Health and Welfare Management degree.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External Moderators appointed for the final year of the programme from appropriately qualified academic staff at tertiary institutions.

Internal Moderators appointed for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year learners from the complement of staff across the sub-disciplines applicable to Pharmacy training / education.

The South African Pharmacy Council controls standards of undergraduate pharmacy education / training as specified in the current Pharmacy Act.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualification criteria - at least a postgraduate degree in Pharmacy at Masters level, and preferably registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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