under the auspices of the Faculty of Science

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L.N. 371 of 2015

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2015 to amend the Bye-Laws of 2014 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008

for the Degree of Master in Applied Oceanography –

under the auspices of the Faculty of Science

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 Faculty of Science in virtue of the

powers conferred upon it by article 81 (1) (c) of the said Act and which have been

approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81 (2) of the

said Act

Citation

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2015 to amend the

Bye-Laws of 2014 in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate

Awards, 2008 for the degree of Master in Applied Oceanography and shall be read

and construed as one with the Bye-Laws of 2014 in terms of the General Regulations

for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the Degree of Master in Applied

Oceanography, under the auspices of the Faculty of Science, published as Legal

Notice 413 of 2013, hereinafter referred to as “the principal bye-laws”.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October

2014 or later.

Amendment to the title of the principal bye-laws

For the title of the principal bye-laws there shall be substituted the

following

“Bye-Laws of 2015 in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate

Awards, 2008 for the Degree of Master of Science in Applied Oceanography – M.Sc.

-under the auspices of the Faculty of Science”

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Amendment to bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws

For bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws there shall be substituted the

following

“Citation and Interpretation

1. (1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2015 in terms of

the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the degree

of Master of Science in Applied Oceanography – M.Sc. – under the auspices of the

Faculty of Science.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Science;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies responsible for the

academic administration and organisation of the Course, appointed by Senate, which

shall also include two experts of international repute in the area of the programme;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master

of Science in Applied Oceanography – M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Applied Oceanography

– M.Sc.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied

Oceanography – P.G. Dip.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2008.”

Amendment to bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraphs (1) and (2) of bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws there

shall be substituted the following

“3. (1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle

degree from this University in Science, Engineering, Architecture or Information

Technology, or any other area deemed relevant by the Board.

(2) In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation

of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor

degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other

academic qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to

the qualifications listed in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. The admission of applicants

under this bye-law may be made conditional on the results of an interview conducted

by a board appointed for the purpose.”

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Amendment to bye-law 8 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (3) of bye-law 8 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

“(3) A provisional title for the dissertation and a detailed research proposal

shall be submitted to the Board for approval by the end of the second semester.”

Amendment to bye-law 9 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (2) of bye-law 9 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

“(2) Supervisors shall submit to the Board progress reports for each student

under their supervision at the end of each semester of studies, whether the student is

following the Course on a full-time or a part-time basis. Such reports may include a

recommendation to either (a) extend the period of study in order to enable the student

to complete the dissertation; or (b) terminate studies prematurely if the supervisor

deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that

(i) the extension of the study period referred to in (a) shall be in accordance

with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and

(ii) the Board may not terminate studies prematurely according to (b) until

it has first given the student a chance to be heard.”

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