Master of Philosophy in Optometry
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to:
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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 Johannesburg
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
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to
- Perform independent scientific research with an original component
- Contribute to knowledge of and insight into optometry as well as the specific discipline of research
- Display skills in related research methodologies and in proper formulation through a Master's dissertation
- Reflect upon decision-making, self-directedness and contributions to optometric science.
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Entry requirements and RPL
Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate ability to
- Understand the relevant literature of typical level 7 (NQF) qualifications and transmit the acquired knowledge.
- Apply theory in the laboratory, scientific field and everyday life.
- Perform scientific research.
120 credits on level 7 in the field of Optometry, Vision Science and/or other fields appropriate to the proposed research.
The appropriate competencies must be satisfied
Recognition of prior learning
A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experiential learning will be assessed. If the learner is found to be competent the learner may gain access to the programme but, where necessary, additional studies, for example, in fields including statistics, may be required.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The learner should be able to
- Identify and solve research problems through critical and creative reasoning.
- Work in a team with peers, advisors and lecturers.
- Persevere and execute a research project at the appropriate scientific level.
- Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information (under guidance).
- Communicate in writing and verbally with advisor/s, fellow learners and health care providers.
- Apply science and technology in the context of research, the environment and public health.
- Visualise one's research project in the broader context of society and the environment at large.
- Acquire learning abilities in the research context, including the ability to assess scientific literature critically.
- Conceptualise the research project within the context of the community, local, national and global.
- Recognise and be sensitive to cultural differences in various communities and population groups.
- Identify and explore employment opportunities in research and other environments.
- Show the ability to recognise and create opportunities.
Associated assessment criteria
The learner can
- Identify and solve research problems through critical and creative reasoning.
- Work in a team with peers, advisors and lecturers.
- Persevere and execute a research project at the appropriate scientific level.
- Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information (under guidance).
- Communicate in writing and verbally with advisor/s, fellow learners and health care providers.
- Apply science and technology in the context of research, the environment and public health.
- Visualise one's research project in the broader context of society and the environment at large.
- Acquire learning abilities in the research context, including the ability to assess scientific literature critically.
- Conceptualise the research project within the context of the community, local, national and global.
- Recognise and be sensitive to cultural differences in various communities and population groups.
- Identify and explore employment opportunities in research and other environments.
- Show the ability to recognise and create opportunities.
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented
Learners will be assessed continually through discussions with the advisor/s and through attendance at and presentation of seminars.
Summative assessment practices that will be implemented
The dissertation, seminars and related publication/s produced, will be assessed.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
- Access to qualifications on a lower level
Learners wanting to switch to another qualification or other subjects at this institution, may do so within a period of three weeks after the start of the semester where applicable. They will retain full credit for modules that have been passed.
- Access to qualifications on the same level
The following possibilities for continuation of studies within other higher education programmes exist
*Other Master's degree programmes at any other higher education institution.
- Access to qualifications at a higher level
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study of higher education programmes exist
*A doctoral degree (level 8) programme at any higher education institution.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
Old qualification.
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