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under the auspices of the European Centre for Gerontology
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
L.N. 328 of 2013
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2013 in terms of the
General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004
for the Higher Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics – H.Dip. -
under the auspices of the European Centre for Gerontology
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by articles 74(5) and 75(6)
of the Education Act (Cap. 327), the Chancellor of the University of Malta has
promulgated the following bye-laws made by the Board of the European Centre for
Gerontology in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 5(b)(v) of the Statute
for the Centre, which bye-laws have been approved by the Senate of the University
of Malta
Citation and Interpretation
(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2013 in terms of
the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Higher
Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics H.Dip. under the auspices of the European
Centre for Gerontology.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the European Centre for Gerontology;
“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the Higher Diploma in
Gerontology and Geriatrics – H.Dip. -; and
“the Higher Diploma” means the Higher Diploma in Gerontology and
Geriatrics – H.Dip. - .
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October
2013 or later.
Requirements for Admission
(1) To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants
must satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission
Regulations.
(2) Applicants admitted under sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph
(2) of regulation 2 of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of those
qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached
the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of
such applicants shall be decided by the Board, following an interview conducted by
an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.
(3) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed
of at least three persons.
Course Duration
The Course shall extend over a period of six semesters of part-time
study.
Course Programme
The Course shall consist of a number of taught study-units to which 90
ECTS credits shall be assigned.
The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate,
normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.
Classification of the Award
(1) The overall evaluation of each student’s performance in the Course
for the purpose of the classification of the Higher Diploma shall be based on the
results obtained, all credits earned being weighted equally.
(2) The names of students who qualify for the award of the Higher
Diploma shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows
Pass with Distinction
Pass with Merit
Pass.
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