Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with:
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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 Fort Hare
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
Y
Important dates
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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
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with
a) an opportunity to show that they can do independent research
b) laboratory skills that comply with the research requirements of research institutions across the board in the same and related disciplines
c) an advanced ability to identify and solve problems that require critical and creative thinking
d) the ability to identify problems that merit scientific research and to apply Science in general and Biochemistry in particular to those problems
e) the ability to write a cohesive report on a research project and to defend/present it verbally
f) the opportunity to write articles for quality scientific journals
g) opportunities to take on lucrative positions in government institutions or private industries and do creative work to the benefit of themselves and the general community
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of prior learning
M S c in Biochemistry or related field of study.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Qualifiers will have
a) shown an ability to do independent research in Biochemistry
b) developed the ability to write a cohesive report on the results of an advanced research project
c) further developed skills in presenting research results orally
d) had a prescribed number of publications accepted by NATED-rated journals
e) developed an advanced ability to identify and solve problems that require critical and creative thinking
f) opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, efficient economic activity and positive contributions to society.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment of points (a) to (e) will be by means of a written presentation of the results of an approved research project (thesis) and its oral presentation.
Formative assessment
Knowledge of research field
Literature survey
Draft reports
Assessment of thesis
Summative assessment
Examination of thesis
Oral presentation of thesis
At least one publication in a NATED-rated journal
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical articulation with post-doctoral qualifications.
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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