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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6857	Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
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	360	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

1. To prepare the student to work in research and development laboratories.
2. To prepare the student to teach Physical Science in school, college and university.
3. To provide the student to work in a diverse range of industries ranging from physics-related to any industry needing the analytical and/or mathematical developed skills by a study of physics.
4. To develop an analytical and mathematical skill in the student.
5. To provide the student for further post-graduate studies and careers in physics.
6. To provide the student for careers in other fields of the sciences and professional fields.
7. To provide the student with a clear understanding of the laws of physics and their applications.
8. To provide the student with the ability to make meaningful and reproducible observations, to convert these observations into mathematical language and to reach logical conclusions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc
Honours degree: B Sc Hons
Masters degree: M Sc

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Ph D (Physics)

Learning outcomes:
1. The student must be able to do research in physics and report it in scientific journals and in a thesis
2. The student must be able to conduct a literature search
3. The student must be able to understand, interpret and analyse the literature relevant to his field of study
4. The student must be able to handle the techniques relevant in his field
5. The student must be able to interpret, analyse and evaluate his/her research results.
6. The student must be able to do independent research

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Evaluation of the thesis and/or publications can give judgement on the knowledge of the speciality field and its applications, as well as the analytical and mathematical skills to solve basic problems of this field.
2. Evaluation of the thesis and/or publications can give judgement on the ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, or the community.
3. Evaluation of the thesis and publications can give judgement on the ability in collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information.
4. Evaluation of the thesis and its oral examination can give judgement on the ability to communicate effectively using mathematical and language skills.
5. A final oral representation can stimulate and develop thinking patterns.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Thesis
Computer representation of thesis
Oral examination
Seminars
Publications

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Thesis
Assessment of practical reports

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

Written examinations
External as well as internal examiners

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Minimum a Ph D in Physics and experience in the related field of study

Career experience required:
A university lecturer or researcher

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:

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1.	University of Pretoria