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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Science: Odontology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
5101	Doctor of Science: Odontology
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

The degree is awarded to a candidate already in possession of a doctorate (Ph D) and who enjoys international recognition on the grounds of comprehensive research of the highest calibre. Publications submitted for evaluation in this regard must revolve around a central theme.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Master's degree
Other:
Ph D and sufficient publications of international standard revolving around a central theme

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

D Sc (Ondont)

Learning outcomes:
Positive confirmation that complex problems have been and can be solved using critical and creative thinking

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Using science and technology effectively and critically

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment of sufficient publications of international standing revolving around a central theme, by an acclaimed authority

Integrated assessment:
Other:
The critical evaluation of sufficient publications of international standing around a central theme

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal and external examiners

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Minimum of D Sc (Odont) or equivalent qualification

Career experience required:
Wide academic and research experience. Teaching a recommendation

Other criteria:
International authority on central theme of candidate's work

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 Pretoria