under the auspices of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine

L.N. 291 of 2019

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2019 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008

for the Degree of Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems - M.Sc. -

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 2019 in terms of

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

Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems - M.Sc. - 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 Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master

of Science in Integrative Medical Systems - M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Integrative Medical

Systems - M.Sc.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2008.

Applicability

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

2019 or later.

Requirements for Admission

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

degree from this University, or another higher education 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 in the health care

professions but who have other qualifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine of

a level acceptable to the University Admissions Board and sufficient to qualify for

registration as Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners (or acupuncturists) with

the national registering body (Council for Professions Complementary to Medicine

or equivalent EU body) shall also be considered.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the

equivalent in part-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 10 ECTS credits are assigned to

taught study-units and 80 ECTS credits are assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

(2) 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.

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

more than 10 ECTS credits for taught study-units, whether the students are following

the Course on a full-time or a part-time basis, shall be given the opportunity to re-sit

the failed assessment during the September supplementary examination session.

(3) Students who after re-assessment fail to obtain credit for any

study-unit shall be required to withdraw from the Course.

Dissertation

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

approximately 30,000 to 35,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by

the Board.

(2) Work on the dissertation may be undertaken at any time during

the Course after approval of the research proposal. 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 at the time of the call for

applications.

(1) The Board shall appoint a Panel of Supervision for each student,

normally composed of three members as follows: the Director of the Centre, or his

delegate as chairman, and two other members, one of whom being the principal

supervisor, provided that when the Director is the supervisor, he shall not chair the

Panel.

(2) The Panel of Supervision shall follow, as it deems fit, the progress

of students throughout the Course, provided that it meets at least twice a year to

review such progress.

(3) Students shall be required to report to their supervisor at least

once every two months, and in addition, as often as the supervisors deem necessary.

(4) At the end of each academic year of study, supervisors shall

be required to submit to the Panel of Supervision reports for the students under

their supervision. Students shall seek approval from said Panel for any substantial

modification in the title or content of the dissertation.

(5) The Panels of Supervision shall periodically inform the Board,

in writing, on the general performance of each student. 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.

Classification of the Award

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification

of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained in all the components of the

programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.

Special Provisions for Part-Time Courses

The provisions of the foregoing bye-laws shall apply mutatis mutandis to

courses followed on a part-time basis, and subject to such changes as may reasonably

be deemed by the Board as necessary due to the part-time nature of the Course.

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