Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
a) Advanced subject expertise in general and specific area of
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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
N
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
a) Advanced subject expertise in general and specific area of
b) Ability to transfer teaching and research skills in chemistry at undergraduate and graduate levels in the university and Technikons.
c) Opportunities to take on lucrative positions in government institutions and in private industries and organizations and to do creative work to the benefit of the general public.
Entry requirements and RPL
M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Exit Level Outcomes
The Learner will be able to
- Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of ways, in the discourse of chemistry at advanced level.
- Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.
- To interact with self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in a management environment.
- Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of discipline specific theories and comprehends both the interactions between chemistry and the natural science environment and the multi-disciplinary nature of science.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing clear and deeper understanding of the specific areas of the subject.
- Manage data and information effectively, through their collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.
- Exhibit skills to successfully carry out research under supervision.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment Criteria
- Participate in scholarly discussions; write and present mini-seminars; participate effectively in oral presentation.
- Submit progress reports in an acceptable format according to clear guidelines and deadlines.
- Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions and presentations and in practical situations.
- Critically read, interpret and analyse literature; participate in group discussions.
- Do independent reading and information retrieval in the library and the internet; work with reduced supervision and show initiative.
- Prepare assignments; improve computer literacy
- Write a project proposal, highlighting the research problem
- Identify the research problem
- Describe the research methods/procedures and techniques to be followed
- Learn the use of research instruments
- Collect, analyse and interpret data
- Write up the results in clear, concise and acceptable manner
- Defend and orally present research report to scientific audience.
Integrated Assessment
Quality of written and verbal presentation of thesis plus publication in NATED journal.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
None internally, but other PhD's are possible.
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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