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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Biomedical Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
65360	Doctor of Technology: Biomedical Technology
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State
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		Preventive Health
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 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96761	Doctor of Health Sciences in Biomedical Technology	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Persons achieving this qualification will be competent scientific researchers who can work independently in creating and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge and/or technology in the particular field chosen for study.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

M.Tech: Biomedical Technology or equivalent level 8 or a 600-credit Masters in degree in related disciplines or RPL.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Contribute to original global knowledge in the particular field/area chosen by applying research methods, theories and techniques appropriately and correctly and produce a thesis which meets international standards.

Specified outcomes:
1. Conduct independent research into the literature within the broader context of the field/area of investigation to synthesise and critically evaluate existing information and knowledge. (C) 40 credits NQF 8)
2. Plan, design, motivate, budget for, and conduct a comprehensive scientific research project. (C) (60 credits)
3. Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the findings. (C) (Credits)
4. Report the findings in a thesis and in scientific format for international consumption. (c) 60 credits

Critical level:
1. Identifying and solving of problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of Biomedical Technology
2. Collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information and synthesis of a logical, valid original contribution to the global knowledge and/or technology
3. Working effectively with others in the particular field at a high academic level
4. Managing one's own time to achieve the study and exposition of the thesis
5. Communicate in scientific terms, in internationally acceptable style, both orally and in written form
6. Using science and technology to contribute original knowledge and/or technology in the field chosen for study

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects mastery of relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
* Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

2. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
* Appropriate techniques and methods are selected and applied.
* The budget for the research is accurate, honest and responsible.
* The experimental research is responsibly and ethically conducted.

3. The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to analyse qualitative data and quantitative data where appropriate.
* Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
* The inferences, interpretation and conclusions from measurements and analyses are valid.

4. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately.
* Information technology skills are applied effectively in the production of the thesis.
* Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, the outcome, and the recommendations.
* New knowledge, or technology, or solution to a problem is contributed and published in appropriate journals.
* Findings are presented at an appropriate conference.

Integrated assessment:

Formative Assessment:
Oral presentations
Research proposals
Written progress reports

Summative assessment:
Research thesis

May also include:
Publications in journals
Conference presentations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This is a pinnacle of academic achievement and therefore is not followed by any formal qualification. However, post-doctoral studies may be the next academic application for such a qualified learner.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC (currently).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently).

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Central University of Technology, Free State