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

Master of Science: Botany 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6969  Master of Science: Botany 
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
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Environmental Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  200  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist plant scientist in order to promote the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is internationally comparable in the field. Graduates will have well-developed technical and research skills in the plant sciences and an attitude of life-long learning ensuring continuing self-development of their field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc (Botany)
Honours degree: B Sc (Hons) (Botany)
Other:
A B Sc (Hons) in a biological science other than Botany, subject to approval 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Sc (Botany)

Learning outcomes:
A M Sc (Botany) graduate will produce a dissertation which demonstrates the following:
  • an ability to critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of study
  • mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter and comprehensive knowledge of the field of study
  • confident and flexible identification and definition of complex problems
  • confident deployment of well-developed research skills, utilising techniques and procedures appropriate to the field of study
  • analysis and critical review of evidence supporting conclusions (including reliability, validity and significance)
  • detailed and coherent reporting.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    A M Sc (Botany) graduate will:
  • be able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
  • be able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community
  • be able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • be able to communicate effectively using language and/or visual skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion
  • be able to use science and technology effectively, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
  • be able to contribute to the social and economic development of the society at large 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment of dissertation to ascertain whether outcomes have been achieved

    Integrated assessment:
    Other:
    Dissertation 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    Specific: Access to Ph D (Wildlife Management) and Ph D (Ecology)
    Generic: Access to Ph D in various biological fields depending on approval by the institute and supervisor concerned. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External second examiner 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualification required:
    Ph D

    Career experience required:
    Research in relevant subject matter 

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

    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.