Bachelor of Science Honours: Physics
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 8 honours qualification focused on advanced academic study in physics within the Physical Sciences field. The supplied record identifies the University of Port Elizabeth as the originator and lists 120 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may interest people seeking advanced academic engagement with physics or considering further study in the physical sciences. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards further academic study or work requiring physics knowledge and higher-level scientific reasoning. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Physics-based analytical reasoning
- Quantitative problem-solving
- Scientific reasoning
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science Honours: Physics
- SAQA ID
- 17259
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- University of Port Elizabeth
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is current.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any applicable study or workplace requirements.
- Request the current qualification information and confirm that the title, NQF level, credits and awarding arrangements match your intended programme.