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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7577	Doctor 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
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	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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96494	Doctor of Pharmacy	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete
109165	Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	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. pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy practice).

Candidates will be competent to apply original advanced research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences, to initiate and lead research, to disseminate the results of the research, to apply the finding of the research to new situations and distinguish themselves as leaders in the field of the pharmaceutical sciences.

Motivation for programme:
Candidates who have completed this programme have the education and training to take a leading role in contributing 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 in possession of an M Pharm or MSc in an appropriate learning discipline (or equivalent training in research) qualify for admission to the research programme.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The candidate will be capable of:

1. Initiating original research and applying advanced research methodology
2. Providing effective and collective leadership in the pharmaceutical sciences in the advancement and further development of knowledge in the specialised field of study.

Specific Outcomes
On completion of the research programme the candidate will, in addition to the M Pharm specific outcomes, be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Identify define and provide solutions to complex problems, and advise authoritatively on such matter pertaining to the specialised field of study
2. Apply and implement original and highly specialised knowledge of the field of study to the development of the pharmaceutical sciences
3. Initiate and co-ordinate continuing research activities
4. Expand and redefine existing knowledge, making sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria
5. Lead and motivate others in the specialised field of research, working with and within a group towards defined outcomes.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

In the thesis the candidate should convey:

1. Mastery with the appropriate methods of research
2. Sufficient acquaintance with the relevant literature
3. An ability to present the results using an appropriate literary style and presentation free from errors, and
4. A substantial and original contribution to knowledge in the discipline, the substance of which is worthy of publication in a scholarly journal or book.

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 two years (24 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/Promoter
2. At least three external examiners (minimum qualifications for supervisors and examiners are PhD plus 5 years research experience in the relevant 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 a PhD degree in the Pharmaceutical Sciences have access to the post-doctoral programmes at universities who offer this field of study.

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

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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