Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Bioscience
Provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Applied Biotechnology that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contribution to society.
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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 the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Life 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
Provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Applied Biotechnology that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contribution to society.
Produce graduates who can develop the Biotechnology industry in South Africa and understand the importance of research in this area.
Produce Postgraduates of a calibre to sustain and develop the Biotechnology in South Africa.
Develop a research capacity adequate to stimulate growth in the numbers of potential Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students, and the co-operation of Biotechnology and the related sectors of the economy in joint research efforts.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
Master of Science, Level 9 or equivalent.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Research project.
Exit level outcomes
- Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in the field of Applied Biotechnology and perform a full range of standard and advanced experimental procedures in Applied Biotechnology in variable and complex routine and non-routine contexts.
- Possess specialised in-depth knowledge of the field of Applied Biotechnology.
- Communicate effectively, in both oral and written modes, with peers and the broader biotechnology community.
- Assume responsibility for planning resourcing and managing biotechnology processes.
Associated assessment criteria
The thesis is assessed for compliance with research methodology at Level 10.
Integrated Assessment
At Doctorate level, assessment is based on the presentation of a thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Postdoctoral studies.
Providers currently listed
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