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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Biotechnology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72090	Doctor of Technology: Biotechnology
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
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		Life Sciences
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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
16147	Doctor of Technology: Biotechnology	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96806	Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology	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 developing and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge or technology in the particular field chosen for study. A graduate with one year of experience in the field will be eligible to apply to the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions for registration as a Professional Natural Scientist.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

M.Tech.: Biotechnology or equivalent NQF level 8 600-credit Masters degree in related disciplines.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly in order to make an original contribution to global knowledge and insight in the particular field/discipline chosen.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.30 credits (core, NQF level 8)
1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the particular field chosen.30 credits (core, NQF level 8)

2.1 Plan, design, motivate, budget for, and conduct a comprehensive scientific research project.60 credits (core, NQF level 8)
2.2 Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the findings.60 credits (core, NQF level 8)
2.3 Report the findings in a thesis and in scientific format for international consumption.60 credits (core, NQF level 8)

Critical outcomes:

1. Identifying and solving problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of biotechnology.
2. Collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information and synthesis of a logical, valid original contribution to global knowledge and technology.
3. Working effectively with specialised scientists 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. Communication in scientific terms in internationally acceptable style both verbally and in written form.
6. Using science and technology to contribute original knowledge or technology in the field chosen for study.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. 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.
1.2. 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.

2.1. The research problem is clearly identified, defined, and detailed in the research proposal.
* Appropriate techniques and methods are selected.
* Budget for the research is accurate, honest and responsible.
* Experimental research is responsibly and ethically conducted.
2.2. The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to qualitative and quantitative data.
* Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
* The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and analyses are valid.
2.3. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately.
* Information technology skills are applied effectively in 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 proposal
Written progress reports

Summative assessment:
Research thesis
Publications in journals
Conference presentations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

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

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC (currently)
ETQA under SACNASP in process of being legislated.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently)
ETQA under the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is in the process of being legislated.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.	Durban University of Technology