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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Pharmacy 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96494  Doctor of Pharmacy 
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  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
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).

Learners 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.

Rationale:
Learners 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 and to raise the status of South Africa as a centre of excellence in applied research. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Entry Requirements:
  • Master of Pharmacy, Level 9.
    Or
  • Master of Science, Level 9 in an appropriate learning discipline (or equivalent training in research). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Research project. 

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

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    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.
    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. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Post-Doctoral studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    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 


    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.