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

Bachelor of Technology: Pharmaceutical Sciences 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
789  Bachelor of Technology: Pharmaceutical Sciences 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
B Tech  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 1337/01  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2012-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72443  Bachelor of Technology: Pharmaceutical Sciences  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The aim of the B Tech degree in pharmaceutical sciences is to develop expertise in various aspects of drug design; drug discovery; formulation of dosage forms; efficacy, safety and quality testing; management of drug supply and the promotion of the rational use of drugs.

Our national drug policy as well as the drug policies internationally call for the development of such expertise. Many of the employees in the pharmaceutical industry have qualifications in the natural sciences and would like to obtain further training and qualifications in the field of pharmaceutical science. This course enables such candidates to obtain specialised knowledge and skills in the field of pharmaceutical science.

However, it should be noted that candidates obtaining this qualification are not eligible for registration as pharmacists. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
National Diploma (First degree) or any equivalent qualification in an appropriate field at NQF level 6.

This qualification adds value to the learner as it provides for:
  • Access to higher qualifications;
  • Access to labour opportunities in specialised areas of the pharmaceutical industry and allied fields.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Some recognition of prior learning and work experience is given in the selection procedure but the formal programme does not make provision for outcomes gained in fields other than those related to the pharmaceutical sciences and cognate disciplines. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Formative assessment will include written tests and assignments and the summative assessment will be based on the end of module/subject examination. This qualification is awarded to the candidate, providing assessed evidence that the stated competence of the qualification as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The candidate will be capable of demonstrating understanding and knowledge in specific areas of pharmaceutical science.

    Specified Outcomes:

    Depending on the choice of modules/subjects, on completion of the programme the candidate will be able to:
  • Use the principles of science and technology to formulate a dosage form, ensure that it is of acceptable quality, package the product to ensure quality and register the product.
  • Understand the biopharmaceutical basis for dosage design.
  • Differentiate between the different types of clinical trials.
  • Understand and apply the principles of good clinical practice and good laboratory practice.
  • Understand and apply the essential principles in human resource management. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment will be based on assignments, tests and an examination at the end of each module/subject.
    Knowledge and competencies in the specified outcomes will be assessed.
    External examiners as well as internal moderators will be involved in the assessment process.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative assessment is provided on written tests and assignments.
    Summative assessment is provided on the basis of a written examination. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal articulation:
    Honours degree in related fields.

    Vertical articulation:
    M Tech: Pharmaceutical Sciences or any Masters degree in a related field (NQF level 8). 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accreditation visits by SERTEC will be arranged. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria as required by SERTEC.

    Assessors should:
  • Be in the possession of relevant research qualifications in pharmaceutical science;
  • Have relevant experience in pharmaceutical science;
  • Be familiar with the Technikon educational system. 
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    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
    hown in the table above. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.