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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Biotechnology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96682  Bachelor of Science Honours in Biotechnology 
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
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Life Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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

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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 
  • Provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Applied Biotechnology that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contribution to society.
  • Produce graduates who can develop the Biotechnology industry in South Africa and understand the importance of research in this area.
  • Produce postgraduates of a calibre to sustain and develop the Biotechnology in South Africa.
  • Develop a research capacity adequate to stimulate growth in the numbers of Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy (MSc/PhD) students, and the co-operation of the Biotechnology and the related sectors of the economy in joint research efforts. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • This qualification may be accessed and/or be achieved in part through the Recognition of Prior Learning, which includes formal learning and work experience.

    Entry Requirements:
  • To enter the qualification, applicants need a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree or any other qualification deemed by senate as equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    On completion the student shall:
    1. Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in the field of Biotechnology and perform a full range of standard and advanced experimental procedures in Biotechnology in variable and complex routine and non-routine contexts.
    2. Possess specialised knowledge of the field of Biotechnology.
    3. Communicate effectively, in both oral and written modes, with peers and the broader biotechnology community.
    4. Assume responsibility for planning resourcing and managing processes. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Biotechnology reports.
  • Carry out minor research.
  • Report on research and project findings.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • We have adopted the continuous evaluation system. This includes tests, essays, practical reports, project reports and oral presentations. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Admission is possible to a relevant Post Graduate Diploma, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • This programme leads to Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology (Microbiology and Biochemistry), Level 9. 
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    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 


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