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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Applied Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6521  Master of Science in Applied Science 
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
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0328/24  2024-11-21  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 use the learner's industrial experience and involvement and deliver a more specialised scientist to the industry.
To extend the learner's training in instrumentation, interpretation and analyses of data. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Science, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learner will develop the prelude of his/her specialisation in a field of applied chemistry.
    Depending on the specialisation, the learner will:
  • Understand the usage and application of advanced methods in spectroscopy,
  • Use advanced analytic techniques,
  • Use advanced molecular modelling of compounds,
  • Apply advanced techniques in the planning and synthesis of organic, inorganic or organometallic compounds in the laboratory,
  • Use and apply existing electronic or printed information to solve problems in the laboratory, pertinent to the specialisation field,
  • Be able to discuss his/her research and his/her participation in solving the problems of the research during local and national conferences,
  • Participate in industrial research and development. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Results of the experimental work in the laboratory will be evaluated regularly.
  • Group, or on a one to one basis, discussions will be used to determine the outcome of the laboratory processes, thorough evaluation of the data accumulated with spectroscopic and analytic techniques.
  • Participation in seminars and conferences.
  • Written articles, reports and a thesis.
  • External examiners.

    Integrated assessment:
    Work-place assessments.
    Other:
  • Thesis.
  • Active participation in local and national conferences.
  • Laboratory reports.
  • The delivery of the organic or inorganic compounds synthesised in the laboratory. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Applied Science in Chemistry, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Applied Science in Biotechnology, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sciences, NQF Level 10.

    Related qualifications:
    M Tech and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience under the supervision of a qualified chemical scientist. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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 


    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.