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

Doctor of Philosophy: Applied Sciences 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6795  Doctor of Philosophy: Applied Sciences 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  400  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 render specialists in one of the fields of chemistry while the candidate is already involved in the industry.
  • To deliver graduates to the South-African market that will be able to contribute on a national and international level to the understanding of chemical principles and the development and applications thereof in the industry. These ideas will contribute to a growth in the South African chemical industry and lead to more job opportunities for the South African market.
  • To develop graduates to an advanced level in the ability to define problems in the chemical industry and to develop solutions for such problems in a reasonable time interval. The advanced levels for understanding molecular interactions, sophisticated spectroscopic and analytic methods needed for such decisions, will be an important part of the candidate's postgraduate training.
  • To develop graduates with the abilities to become leaders/managers of research and development in industry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation certificate
    First degree: B Sc (Chemistry)
    Honours degree: B Sc Honours (Chemistry)
    Masters degree: M Sc (Chemistry)
    Other:
    M Sc (Applied Sciences), see requirements for the M Sc (Applied Sciences)
    M Tech degree plus a minimum of 2 years industrial experience 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Ph D (Chemistry)

    Learning outcomes:
    The learner will be a specialist in one of the fields of chemistry and will be able to continue with advanced research and development in the industry
    The graduate will be able to lead and manage a group in its research and development projects.
    The learner will be able to participate actively in national and international conferences. This will stimulate South African and international collaboration in research and development and act as a stimulant for the South African chemical society, leading to more job opportunities

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The learner will be able to use the chemical sciences and related technologies effectively and critically, while showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of the communities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Continuous assessment of experimental results, writing of reports, articles and a thesis, with presentations, talks or seminar(s), nationally and internationally
    External examiners

    Integrated assessment:
    Work-place assessments
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Thesis
    Articles and/or written reports
    Active presentations at national and international, conferences 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Ph D-Chemistry

    Career experience required:
    Academic or Industrial experience

    Other criteria:
    Must be active in chemical research. 

    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.