Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
The main purpose of the Doctoral programme in physics is to develop higher-level research skill in physics and to prepare the learners for a challenging career with specific skills. In addition to that this qualification aims. - To provide the qualifiers with advanced specialised knowledge in theoretical/experimental physics.
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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 Venda
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
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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 main purpose of the Doctoral programme in physics is to develop higher-level research skill in physics and to prepare the learners for a challenging career with specific skills. In addition to that this qualification aims.
- To provide the qualifiers with advanced specialised knowledge in theoretical/experimental physics.
- To acquire skills to carry out experiments with advanced and sensitive instruments.
- To have an advanced talent to analyse and interpret scientific data and use them for the development of the society.
- To gain confidence to handle equipment in specialised laboratories.
- To provide the society and industry with a number of qualifiers with advanced skills in physics.
- To prepare the learners for a specialised future study in solid state physics, nuclear physics etc.
- To lay a good foundation to become future academic in higher institutions.
- To create awareness among the learners that research in physics is the source of technological development in medicine, engineering, electronics, transport, defence and many other areas, which over the centuries have vastly improved the quality of life.
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 Science in Physics, NQF Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Formulate and solve advanced-level problems in physics.
- Design and carry out experiments.
- Collect and analyse scientific data.
- Carry out independent research.
- Work as a team.
- Engage in intellectual growth and gainful economic activities.
- Pursue future studies in specialised fields in physics.
- Be able to fit in any institution/organisation wherein research activities in theoretical and experimental research is carried out.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment is incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved through
Thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy: Medical Physics, 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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