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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Nursing Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9585	Doctor of Nursing Science
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
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		Curative Health
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 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
96520	Doctor of Nursing	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The graduate of this programme should function as a researcher independently or in collaboration with other researchers to investigate and meet the health needs of communities to improve their social lives.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE.

2. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (HONS).

3. MAGISTER CURATIONIS (M. CUR)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Conduct scientific research in the area of health.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

* Identify crystallize, and solve problems using creative analytic thinking.
* Communicate effectively using language skills.
* Organise and manage their learning activities effectively.
* Collect, analyse, organise and evaluate research information.
* Use science and technology effectively sharing due regard to others and the environment.
* Demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective and life-long learning strategies, cultural sensitively, responsible citizenship, career opportunities and entrepreneurial abilities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Ability to write progress report is demonstrated.
Communication of research findings are submitted as dissertation.
Ability to apply scientific process of enquiry to the learning process and to address the needs of communities is demonstrated.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

Written thesis

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of external examination is used to evaluate the Thesis.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Ph.D (Nursing)

5 years in teaching and research at a tertiary institution.

Outside assessors as approved by the University of Venda for science and Technology.

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:

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1.	University of Venda