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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7569	Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96493	Master of Pharmacy	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Pharmaceutical science is a major field of study dealing with the discovery, formulation, design and testing of drug products to improve the health status of society. The aim of the programme is to train highly skilled researchers in the pharmaceutical sciences (i.e. pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology or pharmacy practice).

Candidates will be competent to apply research methodology and techniques at this level in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Motivation for programme:
Candidates who have completed this programme have the education and training to contribute national and international endeavours to improve the health status of society, to raise the status of University of The Western Cape and South Africa as centres of excellence in applied research.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Candidates should be in possession of a B Pharm, or a BSc Honours in an appropriate discipline in order to qualify for admission to the research programme.
Preference is given to those candidates with outstanding academic records during their undergraduate programme.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The candidate will be capable of

1. Generating and interpreting data of high integrity in the specialised field in the pharmaceutical sciences
2. Reporting and disseminating the findings of the research programme orally and in writing to appropriate audiences.

Specific Outcomes
On completion of the research programme the candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
1. Accurately assess and critically evaluate literate and original contributions related to the field of study
2. Provide independent analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information in the field of study
3. Identify, define and provide solutions to research problems
4. Apply highly specialised knowledge of the field of study to the development of the pharmaceutical sciences
5. Confidently deploy well-developed research skills and methods, implementing the newest technology in the field of study
6. Train scientists in research methodology in the specialised field of the pharmaceutical sciences.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

In the thesis the candidate should convey:

1. Mastery with the appropriate methods and techniques of research
2. Familiarity with the relevant literature
3. A clear understanding of the nature of the problem or topic
4. An appreciation of the significance of the findings
5. An ability to present the results using an appropriate literary style and presentation free from errors.

Integrated Assessment:

The candidates should provide evidence of a specialised and high level of competence, knowledge and integrity. Formative assessment is provided on written and oral research reports. Summative assessment is provided on the basis of a thesis. The thesis will be presented for examination at least 18 months after registration and preparation, in consultation with the supervisor.

The following quality assurance procedures form part of the overall evaluation and accreditation system:
1. At least one internal supervisor/examiner
2. At least two external examiners (minimum qualifications for examiners : PhD plus 5 years research experience in the pharmaceutical sciences)
3. Requirements and guidelines of the higher education quality assurance bodies (SAQA requirements)
4. Requirements and guidelines of UWC as contained in the Higher Degrees Guide.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Candidates who obtain an M.Pharm degree in the Pharmaceutical Sciences have access to the PhD programme at UWC, as well as other Universities that offer the PhD programme in this field of study. In addition, candidates have access to post masters studies at various tertiary training institutions in cognate discipline.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation & Moderation Bodies:

The Council of Higher Education and SA Pharmacy Council

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.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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 the Western Cape