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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5329  Doctor of Science 
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
Doctoral Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Life Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  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 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 purpose of the qualification is to provide candidates with the recognition of being authorities in a specific scientific field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • A Doctorate Degree (PhD) in the field in which they wish to prove their authority. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Critical Outcomes:

    Graduates of the programme will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of research- and topic-related concepts, principles and acquired knowledge in Science.

    2. Demonstrate innovative problem solving skills to answer the question(s) or prove or disprove the hypotheses stated in the situation of concern & problem statement by analysing data collected using quantitative and qualitative methods.

    3. Demonstrate effective oral and written modes of communication in English by:
  • presenting results at conferences, research seminars or through journal papers; and
  • in a written dissertation,

    with recognition of intellectual property rights.

    4. Demonstrate the use of science and technology effectively and critically.

    5. Demonstrate the ability to transfer the application of knowledge and skills across contexts by using existing studies and knowledge applied to the particular questions or hypotheses involved in this research project.

    Process outcomes:

    Graduates of the programme should be able to:

    6. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team effectively, considerately and responsibly, through effective collaboration with their promoter(s) and other possible members of the research team.

    7. Demonstrate the necessary applied thinking, learning and research skills, for the project to be a success.

    8. Demonstrate learning independence through effective project management skills - for example: time-management, resource management and people management.

    9. Motivate how the results of the research are a benefit to society and that recommendations are made responsibly.

    10. Motivate how the procedures followed in the research process and any recommendations made, demonstrate cultural, social and environmental awareness, where relevant.

    11. Have a broader understanding of the career opportunities for a scientist in both the industrial and education sectors, in order to take advantage of what is on offer.

    12. Utilise the available opportunities for research opportunities & funding better through gaining an understanding on how the academic accreditation system for research works and how to solicit funding from both public and private sector sources. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The various types of assessment within the programme is linked to the Outcomes and the Modules in "Integrated Assessment".


    Integrated Assessment

    Assessment Practice: Formative
  • Reprints of their papers and / or books to prove they are an authority in their field.
    Outcome(s): 1,2,3,4,5.
  • Upon request, the candidate may be required to defend their research.
    Outcome(s): 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • External examiners 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal
  • Senate


    External
  • PhD in the relevant area of the core discipline, active in academia (with the exception of Chemistry, where industry is included) 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    NOTES 
    Core disciplines on which the programme may be based:
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Geography
  • Geology
  • Oceanography
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Zoology 
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    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.