under the auspices of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine

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L.N. 86 of 2016

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2016 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the

Degree of Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture – M. TCM -

under the auspices of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Centre for Traditional Chinese

Medicine in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 8 (b) (5) 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 2016 in terms of

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

Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture – M. TCM - under the auspices

of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine.

(2)

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies as appointed by Senate for

the Course;

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

in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture – M. TCM -;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine

and Culture – M. TCM;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Traditional

Chinese Medicine and Culture – P.G.Dip. TCM; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2008

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Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 February 2016 onwards.

Requirements for Admission

(1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor

degree from this University, or another institution recognized by Senate for the

purpose, with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study related to a health

care profession (such as medical, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy).

(2) Applicants not in possession of a first degree but who have other

qualifications and experience in a health care setting shall also be considered. Such

applicants shall be called for an interview to determine whether they will be able to

follow the Course with profit.

(3) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of

at least three members.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over a period of three semesters of full-time

study.

Programme of Study

(1) The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total

of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 60 ECTS credits are assigned to taught and

practical study-units and 30 ECTS credits to the dissertation study-unit.

(2) Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to taught study-

units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or

having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible for the

award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

(3) The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate,

normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.

Assessment and Progress

(1) The assessment of each taught study-unit shall be completed by the

end of the semester in which the teaching of the study-unit is held.

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(2) Students who in any academic year fail in the assessment of not

more than 20 ECTS credits for taught and practical study-units shall be given the

opportunity to re-sit the failed assessment during the September supplementary

examination session.

(3) Students who fail more than the number of credits permitted under

paragraph (2) of this bye-law or students who after re-assessment fail to obtain credit

for any study-unit, shall be deemed to have failed the Course.

Dissertation

(1) Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of

approximately 25,000 words, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board

of Studies.

(2) Work on the dissertation shall be undertaken during the third

semester of the Course. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide

guidance and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

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

proposal shall be submitted to the Board for approval by the beginning of the second

semester.

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Students shall be required to have regular contact with their

supervisor.

(2) Supervisors shall submit to the Board of Studies progress reports

for each student under their supervision. 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 Principal Regulations; and

(ii) the Board of Studies may not terminate studies prematurely according to

(b) until it has first given the student a chance to be heard.

Classification of the Awards

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification of

the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained in

all the components of the programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.

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