Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics
1. To prepare the learner to work in research and development laboratories.
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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
Physical Sciences
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
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Purpose and rationale
- To prepare the learner to work in research and development laboratories.
- To prepare the learner to teach Physical Science in school and college.
- To provide the learner to work in a diverse range of industries ranging from physics-related to any industry needing the analytical and/or mathematical skills developed by a study of physics.
- To develop an analytical and mathematical skill in the learner.
- To provide the learner for further postgraduate studies and careers in physics.
- To provide the learner for postgraduate studies and careers in other fields of the sciences and professional fields.
- To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the laws of physics and their applications.
- To provide the learner with the ability to make meaningful and reproducible observations, to convert these observations into mathematical language and to reach logical conclusions.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, 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
- The learner must have a clear understanding of the laws of physics and their applications.
- The learner must have developed analytical and mathematical skills to solve problems of the physical world.
- The learner must have developed the skills to meaningful and reproducible observations, to convert these observations into practical and mathematical language and to reach logical conclusions.
- The learner must have developed the ability to assimilate the skills outlined in this document on his/her own.
- The learner must have demonstrated in the practical and tutorial sessions the ability to work as an individual or in a group
- The learner must demonstrate the ability to communicate his/her knowledge to professional physicists.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
- Written examinations.
- Written tests.
- Individual project/practical reports.
- Oral examinations.
- Computer representation of practical/project reports.
Integrated Assessment
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Assessment of practical reports.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Physics, 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
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