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

Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6951  Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics 
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
Honours Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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 
To provide qualifiers with:
  • The conceptual skills to address relevant problems in the field of genetics;
  • A high level of technical expertise in molecular genetics and related fields;
  • The necessary research skills and knowledge to establish the basis for intellectual growth via postgraduate studies in the discipline of genetics;
  • Opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation certificate with mathematics and science
    First degree: B Sc, B Sc Agric 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    B Sc (Hons)

    Learning outcomes:
    The graduate must be able to:
    1. Assimilate, critically evaluate and correctly report on the molecular biology literature
    2. Apply a variety of specialised recombinant DNA techniques in the various biological disciplines
    3. Complete a molecular biology-based research project of a limited scope within an existing research programme in one of the Departments in the School of Biological Sciences
    4. Demonstrate conceptual thinking skills and an integrated perspective of various topics in genetics.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
  • Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibility and effectively
  • Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skill sin the modes or oral and/or written persuasion
  • Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
    - Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
    - Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
    - Exploring education and career opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The outcomes will be assessed by means of:
    1. Essays, as well as written and presented seminars on selected topics in molecular biology with integrated and cross-disciplinary assessment.
    2. The satisfactory execution of various specialized laboratory techniques and the submission of laboratory reports
    3. Continual appraisal in the execution of the research project, as well as final written and oral presentations with cross-disciplinary assessment
    4. Written and oral examinations to be assessed by both internal and external assessors.

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios (formative)
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations (formative and summative)
    Oral examinations (summative)
    Other:
    Research project report, oral presentations, seminars, essays, technical reports (formative and summative) 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    B Sc and B Sc Agric in related and overlapping fields
    B Sc Agric (Plant Breeding)
    B Sc Agric (Biotechnology)

    B Sc Agric (Plant Breeding) serves as an entry point to the related qualifications
    B Sc Agric (Biotechnology) serves as an entry point to the related qualifications

    B Sc and B Sc Agric in related and overlapping fields provides credits for the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Formative assessments: Internal examiners and Peer review
    Summative assessments: Internal examiners and External second examiners at all exit levels. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    M Sc or equivalent

    Career experience required:
    Applicable experience

    Other criteria:
    Demonstrating the critical thinking skills and experience in the applicable field of examination. 

    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.