Doctor of Occupational Therapy
This qualification aims to provide occupational therapists with expert research skills in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge of the profession relevant to South Africa. The level of contribution will be comparable to international standards and recognised internationally.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
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
Preventive Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
This qualification aims to provide occupational therapists with expert research skills in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge of the profession relevant to South Africa. The level of contribution will be comparable to international standards and recognised internationally.
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
- Master of Occupational Therapy, NQF Level 9.
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
- Initiate and complete a research project independently.
- Critically appraise research literature.
- A research project, rigorous and original in character, culminating in a thesis.
- Draft an article/s for publication in a reputable professional journal.
- In-depth knowledge of the research method used in the research, and insight into other research methods applicable to occupational therapy.
- Advanced knowledge of models of practice.
- Advanced and in-depth knowledge of the field of practice which the research was undertaken.
Associated assessment criteria
Learners to demonstrate
- Foundational competencies through designing a research project that is indicative of a rigorous approach and original thinking;
- Practical competencies through scientific writing; designing, designing, testing and applying measurement instruments; and managing a research project independently;
- Reflexive competencies through.
- examination and evaluation of existing knowledge;
- incorporation of emerging knowledge, concepts and paradigms in their research;
- making an original contribution to the professional body of knowledge;
- the ability to design research relevant to South African conditions;
Learners to complete a thesis according to scientific norms.
Integrated assessment
- Oral examinations.
Other
Defence of thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers possibilities of horizontal articulation only.
Horizontal Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy, NQF Level 10.
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
N/A
Providers currently listed
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