Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry
To provide qualifiers with:
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Life Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
To provide qualifiers with
Advanced-level knowledge of the field of Biochemistry
Skills to understand and apply research techniques in biochemical investigations under realistic financial and time constraints
The abilities to be conversant in biochemistry and the life sciences
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, NQF Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Critically analyse biochemical research literature.
- Participate in biochemical research under expert supervision and as member of a team.
- Tutor undergraduate biochemistry learners.
- Use and apply basic and modern biochemical techniques.
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Make verbal and audio-visual presentations of scientific results and information.
- Write and present research results in a report.
- Work according to acceptable rules of laboratory safety and ethics.
- Do research according to proper research methodology.
Associated assessment criteria
Laboratory work assessments (formative).
Practical report (formative and summative).
Written examinations (summative).
Learner assessments of tutor work (formative and summative).
Oral tests (summative).
Seminar (summative and formative).
Writing and orally defending a research proposal in molecular biology (formative and summative).
Integrated Assessment
Portfolios (MLB 761)
Work-place assessments.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Evaluation of public presentation of seminar, research progress report.
Formative encouragement to participate at congresses.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Biological Sciences, NQF Level 8.
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Biochemistry, NQF Level 9.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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