Master of Science in Physical Science
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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 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
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purposes of the qualification are
- To provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in a natural science discipline that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
- To provide South Africa with significant numbers of Postgraduates in a number of natural sciences in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Honours in a natural science discipline, Level 8.
- Postgraduate Diploma in a natural science discipline, Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Learning components
Exit level outcomes
- Display specialised scholastic and advanced research skills in a natural science discipline and perform a full range of advanced procedures in complex, variable and highly specialised contexts.
- Possess specialised knowledge of a major natural science discipline, capable of information processing at the level of analysis, transformation and evaluation of abstract data and concepts, and capable of formulation of appropriate responses to resolve contextually abstract science problems.
- Communicate effectively, in both oral and written modes, with peers and the broader community using the appropriate structure, style and graphic support.
- Assume responsibility for planning, resourcing and managing processes within broad parameters and functions and assume complete accountability for determining, achieving and evaluating personal and/or group output.
Associated assessment criteria
- A research project is designed.
2.The research carried out using recognised research methods from a relevant discipline.
- Research findings are reported in accepted academic formats.
Integrated Assessment
Internal Supervision and guidance in terms of the research project.
Assessment may consist of any of the research report (thesis).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical Articulation
Doctor of Science in Physical Science, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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