Master of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical science is a major field of study dealing with the discovery, formulation, design and testing of drug products to improve the health status of society. The qualification aims to train highly skilled researchers in the pharmaceutical sciences (i.e. pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology or pharmacy practice).
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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
University of the Western Cape
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
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
Pharmaceutical science is a major field of study dealing with the discovery, formulation, design and testing of drug products to improve the health status of society. The qualification aims to train highly skilled researchers in the pharmaceutical sciences (i.e. pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology or pharmacy practice).
Learners will be competent to apply research methodology and techniques at this level in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Motivation for programme
Qualified learners who have completed this qualification have the education and training to contribute national and international endeavours to improve the health status of society, to raise the status of institutions as centres of excellence in applied research.
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
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The learner will be capable to
- Generate and interpret data of high integrity in the specialised field in the pharmaceutical sciences
- Report and disseminate the findings of the research programme orally and in writing to appropriate audiences.
Associated assessment criteria
In the thesis the learner should convey
- Mastery of the appropriate methods and techniques of research.
- Familiarity with the relevant literature.
- A clear understanding of the nature of the problem or topic.
- An appreciation of the significance of the findings.
- Present the results using an appropriate literary style and presentation free from errors.
Integrated Assessment
The learners should provide evidence of a specialised and high level of competence, knowledge and integrity. Formative assessment is provided on written and oral research reports. Summative assessment is provided on the basis of a thesis. The thesis will be presented for examination at least 18 months after registration and preparation, in consultation with the supervisor.
The following quality assurance procedures form part of the overall evaluation and accreditation system
- At least one internal supervisor/examiner.
- At least two external examiners (minimum qualifications for examiners in: Doctor of Philosophy plus 5 years research experience in the pharmaceutical sciences).
- Requirements and guidelines of the higher education quality assurance bodies (SAQA requirements).
- Requirements and guidelines of the institution as contained in the Higher Degrees Guide.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Pharmacy, 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.
Providers currently listed
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