Bachelor of Science Honours in Human Physiology
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
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
- Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Human Physiology
- Skills to understand and apply the concepts of function, mechanism, structure-function relationship, interaction, process, and control of physiological systems of the human being
- Specialisation in field of applied Physiology as a basis for further study
- An introduction to research methodology, ability to employ different research techniques and execute a small research project
Entry requirements and RPL
Grade 12
First degree: B Sc
Other: M B Ch B, B Sc Dietetics, B Sc Medical Sciences, B Sc Human Physiology
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
Learning outcomes
B Sc (Hons) Physiology
A B Sc (Hons) graduate is able to
- Understand the functions, mechanisms and control of human beings in terms of applied biochemical and physiological principles. Understand basic physiological/biochemical research techniques
- Execute a research project under supervision
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Apply basic physiology in understanding and integrating applied physiological data
- Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
- Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate the appropriate theoretical knowledge
- Select appropriate research technique
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate general physiological and research literature
Analyse data and apply basic statistics
Write a research report in the format to be submitted to a peer review journal
Integrated assessment
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Tutorial exercises in problem solving (formative)
Computer based assessments (formative)
Written seminars in the format of review articles in scientific journals (formative)
Oral presentation of articles form journal and seminars as well as research reports (formative)
Laboratory work assessments (formative)
Research reports (formative and summative)
Oral tests (summative)
Written tests (formative)
Written examinations (summative)
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
M B Ch B/B Ch D
B Phys
B V Sc
M Sc
M B Ch B/B Ch D serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M B Ch B/B Ch D provides credits for the related qualification
B Phys provides credits for the related qualification
B V Sc provides credits for the related qualification
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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