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

Doctor of Veterinary Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6527  Doctor of Veterinary 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
Doctoral 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  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 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 
This qualification includes the various specialisations in Veterinary Science. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.

The D V Sc degree in Veterinary Science is a degree conferred by virtue of publications. A candidate makes a compilation of scientific publication, published by the candidate over years in a specific field of interest. The compilation is subjected to peer review and the degree is conferred as a mark of respect for the candidates' outstanding research. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B V Sc, B V M CH
Master's degree: M Sc, M Med Vet
Other:
Ph D
Although the emphasis falls on the candidate's track record as an excellent researcher rather than on previous qualifications, it is inevitable not to have a Ph D degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
D V Sc in the Faculty of Veterinary Science

Learning outcomes:
The candidate submits a compilation of research publications published by the candidate over many years

Critical cross-field outcomes:
The candidate will have proven his/her competence through their extensive research career with respect to the following:
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
  • Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information
  • Work effectively with other researchers
  • Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations
  • Assist in the continued professional development of other scientists 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Peer review

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Work-place assessment
    Other:
    Portfolio:
  • Compilation of candidate's research

    Summative assessment
  • Portfolio work is assessed by peers 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One or more internal assessors from the University of Pretoria, which are recognised as authorities in the field.
    One or more external assessors from other tertiary institutions in the appropriate field of study
    Assessors, national or international must have published extensively and must be recognized as authorities in the field of interest. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Assessors, national or international must have published extensively and must be recognized as authorities in the field of interest.

    Career experience required:
    Published extensively on appropriate research and recognised as an authority in the field. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    This qualification includes the following specialisations:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Science in Anatomy and Physiology
  • Doctor of Veterinary Science in Companion Animal Clinical Studies
  • Doctor of Veterinary Science in Paraclinical Sciences
  • Doctor of Veterinary Science in Production Animal Studies 
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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.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


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