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under the auspices of the Faculty of Science
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
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L.N. 162 of 2024
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations, 2023
for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. -
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 and Interpretation
(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - degree Regulations, 2023 for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy - Ph.D. - 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 Degree” means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D.;
“the Faculty” means the Faculty of Science; and
“the Principal Regulations” means the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree
Regulations, 2023.
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 October 2024 onwards.
Requirements for Admission
(1) Applicants for the Degree offered by the Faculty shall be in possession
of one of the following degrees, obtained in the last ten years prior to registration
(a) a Master’s degree in an area of study related to the proposed area of
research; or
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(b) a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours (Upper
Division) in an area of study related to the proposed area of research; or
(c) qualifications which the Board deems comparable to the degrees indicated
in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this bye-law.
(2) Applicants in possession of one of the degrees indicated in paragraph
(1) of this bye-law obtained more than ten years prior to their application may apply
and are required to produce sufficient proof of their competence to carry out research
at the required level.
Taught Study-Units
When the Board deems it necessary, it may require students to successfully
complete a number of study-units during the first part of their studies, and/or to
satisfactorily undertake tasks recommended by the Board, under those conditions
that it may impose, after approval by Senate.
Faculty Doctoral Committee
The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of a Faculty
Doctoral Committee composed as follows
The Dean of the Faculty, or delegate (Chair)
3 - 4 Heads of Department or their delegates, providing that each member
shall be qualified up to Ph.D. level.
Thesis Presentation and Format
The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and
presentation of the thesis for the Degree.
Repeal
The Bye-Laws of 2009 in terms of the Doc tor of Philosophy - Ph.D. -
degree Regulations, 2008 for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - under the
auspices of the Faculty of Science, published as Legal Notice 312 of 2009, shall be
deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 October 2024.
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