Master of Environmental Health
A person credited with this qualification is competent in applying the research process to identify and address environmental and public health issues independently.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
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 person credited with this qualification is competent in applying the research process to identify and address environmental and public health issues independently.
Entry requirements and RPL
An appropriate Bachelor`s Degree or an equivalent qualification of at least 480 Credits. Entry is also subject to a personal evaluation. This is done in order to determine whether the prospective learner has the appropriate experience, aptitude, attitude and generic capabilities to successfully complete this qualification. The research proposal must be approved before a learner may register for this qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.
- Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.
2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly
- Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.
- Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.
- Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.
Associated assessment criteria
One
- The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
- Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.
Two
- The use of literature surveys/ experimentation/correlation/causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.
- The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
- The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
- Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
Three
- Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.
- Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
- The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
- The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
- Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.
Integrated Assessment
Assessment is done according to the approved criteria of SERTEC applicable to post graduate assessment.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
There are articulation possibilities with qualifications in the fields of environmental management, food technology and occupational health and safety.
Providers currently listed
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