Master of Science in Biochemistry
Purpose:
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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 Fort Hare
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
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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
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualified learners with
a) the ability to do quality research under the supervision of a study leader.
b) laboratory skills that comply with the research requirements of institutions, research institutions and government bodies.
c) an advanced ability to identify and solve problems that require critical and creative thinking.
d) the ability to identify problems that merit scientific research and to apply Science in general and Biochemistry in particular to those problems.
e) the ability to write a cohesive report on a research project and to defend/present it verbally.
f) the opportunity to proceed into further post-graduate programmes.
g) opportunities to take on lucrative positions in government institutions or private industries and to do creative work to the benefit of themselves and the general community.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Statement of exit level outcomes
Qualified learners will
a) show an ability to do quality research under supervision of a study leader.
b) have developed research skills that comply with the requirements of research institutions across the spectrum.
c) show an advanced ability to identify and solve problems that require critical and creative thinking.
d) have developed the ability to write a cohesive report on a research project and to defend/present it verbally.
e) have opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, efficient economic activity and positive contributions to society.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment Criteria
Assessment of points (a) to (d) will be by means of a written presentation of the results of an approved research project (thesis) and its oral presentation.
Formative assessment
Research capabilities
Background knowledge
Draft reports
Thesis
Summative assessment
Examination of thesis
Oral defence of the thesis
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, 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
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