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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Physiology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7279	Doctor of Philosophy in Human Physiology
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
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 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 provide qualifiers with:
1. Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Human Physiology.
2. Skills to understand and apply the concepts of function, mechanism, structure-function relationship, interaction, process, and control of physiological systems of the human being.
3. Specialisation in the field of applied Physiology as a basis for further learning.
4. The ability to employ different research techniques and to execute an original research project, independently.
5. The ability to critically examine the reliability and validity of research outcomes.
6. The ability to write a thesis on a research project.
7. The ability to communicate the expertise to other experts in the relevant field.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Master of Science in Human Physiology, Level 9.

Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPCSA.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Thesis, 360 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Understand the functions, mechanisms and control of human beings in terms of basic biochemical and physiological principles.
2. Apply the basic physiological/biochemical research techniques.
3. Plan and execute an original research project independently, analyse data and apply basic statistics.
4. Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a pier review journal.
5. Write a research report in the format to be submitted as a thesis.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

Apply basic physiology in understanding and integrating applied physiological data.

Do research under the supervision.

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate general physiological and research literature.

Work effectively with others as a member of the team, group, organisation or community.

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Integrated Assessment:
Other:
Written presentation of the thesis.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows for horizontal articulation:

Cognate Doctoral, Level 10.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

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