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Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers of modern man. The main causes of human mortality are respiratory disease, diarrhoea, cardiovascular disease, cancer and infectious diseases relating to reproduction. The impact of westernisation, urbanisation and the mass media have drastically changed the lifestyles of the African people with sometimes devastating results on their health. Science has always played a prominent role in the elucidation of the underlying biological mechanisms involved in disease.

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The purpose of the qualification is to develop advanced knowledge of a selected area in health sciences, as well as skills in the methods of research. It aims to prepare learners to become expert, critical and reflective thinkers and problem-solvers, and confident practitioners in service, research and management. The second purpose is to equip learners with the tools necessary for them to be professional academic practitioners in their particular disciplines. Most South African Learners select their area of research and are encouraged to address the challenges and needs of the discipline in a South African context.

The purpose of the qualification is to combine the development of advanced skills and knowledge in one of a number of fields offered, with research competence, by following one of two routes:

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The degree provides to strengthen the knowledge and background of students in terms of the use of advanced serological techniques in the diagnosis of microorganisms.

The first purpose of the qualification is to equip qualifiers with high knowledge, appropriate techniques, better understanding as well as ability to use scientific information and procedures in research project for personal intellectual, social as well as economic development.

To become conversant regarding the execution of independent basic and applied research. Be able to formulate and defend a research project proposal. Be able to write a dissertation and compile from it a research article based on independent research in the field of Microbiology.

The qualification aims to educate and train researchers to contribute to the development of advanced-level knowledge in the field of microbiology.

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The purpose of this qualification is to further technological advancements in the field of nature conservation.

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The purpose of the qualification is to combine the development of specialised skills and knowledge, with research mastery, by following one of two routes:

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The qualification encourages advanced intellectual achievement in the form of productive scholarship and research.

The qualification aims to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level in the field of nutrition. Successful completion of the qualification equips the learner with specialist knowledge to apply the principles of human nutritional sciences, including factors influencing food patterns, nutritional status and epidemiology. The qualification requires the learner to use scientific information to develop policies and qualifications, public health strategies, dietary recommendations and guidelines as well as government and international reports. Achievement of this qualification is through either the research master's qualification by dissertation; or structured by coursework and) dissertation.

This study programme, personal development and research was devised to:

The purpose of the qualification is to combine the development of specialised skills and knowledge, with research mastery, by following one of two routes: