TUT Doctor Technologiae DTech in Veterinary Technology

DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Qualification code: DTVE96 – NQF Level 8

Important notification to new applicants:

Before submitting an application for admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A Magister Technologiae: Veterinary Technology or an NQF Level 8 master’s degree in Veterinary Technology from a South African university.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be considered, but will have to apply about six months in advance for recognition of such qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission. The Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s suitability/ competence for admission to the programme. Proof of English proficiency may be required. Depending on the nature of such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.

b.Selection criteria:

Selection is based on a personal interview with a departmental selection panel. Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved by the Faculty Committee for Postgraduate Studies. These proce- dures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal interview.

c.Duration:

A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years. Students have to re-register annually for this qualification.

d.Presentation:

Research.

e.Structure:

This qualification consists of a research project in the form of a thesis. Before the final assessment report of the thesis is considered, at least two scientific articles, based on the research and approved by the supervisor, should have been submitted for publication to peer- reviewed journals (preferably accredited). Written proof that the journals have received the article(s) has to be handed in as part of the requirements for the degree. The student has to present a colloquium before submitting the thesis. He or she should also successfully defend the thesis before the degree will be conferred.

f.Rules on postgraduate studies:

See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information.

g.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

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