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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science: Research

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
5357	Master of Science: Research
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
Master's 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 09	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

To enhance the learner's research skills at a professional and academic level, thereby making a contribution to professional, academic and societal development.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

B.Pharmacy degree with an acceptable level of achievement (60%).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Specific outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners would have met specific outcomes by acquiring research and teaching skills.

Critical cross-field outcomes

1. Familiarisation with research methodologies and techniques applicable to the generation and analysis of data.

2. Critical review of evidence for addressing complex problems.

3. Comprehension of sophisticated subject matters and advanced theory applicable to a field.

4. Effective interaction with professional groups.

5. Capable of self-reflexivity and adaptability.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment

Treatise or Dissertation with publication potential and which reflects the ability to organise and strategise the research process within a team.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Internal progression to doctoral programmes, and possible transfer to other similarly related tertiary institutions.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation by recognised experts in the field, who meet the qualification criteria.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Promoters / Supervisors and co-promoters by appointment through the Faculty of Health Sciences. Assessors should be in possession of at least a Master's level postgraduate qualification in a related Pharmacy discipline.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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