The institution's Assessment and Moderation Policy ensures that the qualification, programme, and module outcomes and assessment criteria are aligned with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Level Descriptors. These are clearly communicated to students to guide assessment practices.

Students are required to demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories. They should be able to analyse, evaluate, and apply these concepts effectively.

The ability to apply discipline-specific methods of scientific inquiry, independently validate and manage sources of information, and resolve complex problems within the discipline is essential. This should be reflected upon critically to introduce changes within related practices.

Professional and ethical behavior is expected in academic and discipline-related environments, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.

Students are encouraged to communicate scientific understanding, opinions, and ideas through written or oral arguments using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse, as well as technology.

Collaborative skills are developed through teamwork in scientific projects or investigations, with an emphasis on self-directed learning and taking responsibility for one's learning progress.

Assessment activities include both formative and summative components. Formative assessment modes such as class tests and integrated assignments carry a maximum weight of 50%. Summative assessment typically consists of one or more 2 to 3-hour examinations per module, with a weight of 50%. At least one opportunity for integrated assessment, focusing on the main purpose and key outcomes of the qualification/programme, is included in the assessment activities.