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Programme: BScHons Physical Anthropology

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Code Faculty
10243009 Faculty of Health Sciences
Credits Duration
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 120
Contact:
Prof EN L' Abbé
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Programme information

The following requirements are set for completing the programme:

  • Advanced instruction by means of self-tuition and four compulsory seminars of which at least one must be read to and defended before the department in question, on topics assigned to the student.
  • Practical experience of the laboratory techniques used in the particular subsections of the subject.
  • Attendance at the compulsory faculty module (TNM 700) Applied research methodology 700.
  • Attendance at the prescribed module (MBS 700) Medical biostatistics 700.
  • Taking part in a research project and presentation of an independent research report.
  • Satisfactory attendance at a library-user course.

Admission requirements

  • A candidate must hold a bachelor's degree deemed acceptable by the head of department for the proposed field of study or an equivalent qualification deemed acceptable by the Senate of the University for the proposed field of study with at least one applicable biological subject as major subject.
  • Admission to the study for an honours degree is subject to the approval of the head of department: with the proviso that a candidate who has obtained an average of less than 60% in the modules of his or her major subject in the final year of the bachelor's degree study may only be admitted with the Dean's approval on the recommendation of the head of department. Additional requirements may be set by the head of department.
  • Only students who intend to specialise in Physical Anthropology may, in addition to the requirements as set out above, also apply for admission, provided that they are in possession of a BA degree with Archaeology as major subject.
  • A minimum average of 60% in the modules of the major subjects in the final year of study, is required.
  • The module (ANA 122) Human osteology 122 must be taken additionally.
  • The prerequisites for admission to the honours degree in certain fields of study are indicated in the syllabuses of the specific department.
  • Also consult General Regulations.

Additional requirements

  • Only students who intend to specialise in Physical Anthropology may, in addition to the requirements as set out above, also apply for admission, provided that they are in possession of a BA degree with Archaeology as major subject.
  • A minimum average of 60% in the modules of the major subjects in the final year of study, is required.
  • The module (ANA 122) Human osteology 122 must be taken additionally.

The prerequisites for admission to the honours degree in certain fields of study are indicated in the syllabuses of the specific department.

Also consult General Regulations.

Examinations and pass requirements

  1. The examination at the end of the programme will consist of two written papers of three hours each as well as an oral examination of 30 minutes.
  2. For the field of specialisation Medical Physics, one examination of three hours is required in each of the theoretical modules. The mark awarded to the practical work will also be taken into account when the final mark is calculated.
  3. The maximum period for completion of the honours degree, is two years in the case of full-time students and three years in the case of part-time students. In exceptional circumstances, a student may apply, in writing, to the head of department for an extension of the period of study.
  4. To comply with the pass requirements for the degree, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% in each division as indicated, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% for the essay/work assignment (if applicable). The stipulations regarding pass requirements for dissertations in the General Regulations apply mutatis mutandis to essays.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained an average of at least 75% in the examination (written, oral, practical, etc).

Minimum credits: 120


The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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