Bachelor of Science Honours in Biometry
The qualification provides learners with: - A broad theoretical understanding of Biometry and related disciplines.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Mathematical Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
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
The qualification provides learners with
- A broad theoretical understanding of Biometry and related disciplines.
- The necessary skills for the application of Biometry in industry, commerce, banking, medicine, agriculture and the life sciences.
- Moreover, it provides South Africa with essential and much-needed expertise in Biometry.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science in Biometry NQF Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Identify and solve problems.
- Think analytically.
- Communicate (oral and written).
- Design, analyse and interpret experiments.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and competence in probability and statistical inference together with skills in data analysis, computing and information retrieval.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
The learner shall be familiar with and competent in probability and statistical inference and shall possess skills in data analysis and computing. Assessment is made through the medium of tests, assignments, projects and exams.
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.
At the honours level, and applied project which requires the learner to draw upon the understanding and skills acquired during the programme in order to:
- Recognise the scope of a real-life problem in which Statistics is applicable.
- Analyse the problem statistically and interpret the results.
- Draw meaningful conclusions.
- Present the findings both orally and as a written report.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Bachelor of Science Honours, Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Biometry, NQF Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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Providers currently listed
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