MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS - M.SC. [ S.L. 327.639 1 SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.639 BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 5th November, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE 291 of 2019. 1.
(1)These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for the degree of Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
(2)Citation and Interpretation 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. 2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2019 or later. applicable for courses 3.
(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). Applicability Requirements for Admission
(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. 4. The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Course Duration 5.
(1)The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 10 ECTS Programme of Study 2 [ S.L. 327.639 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS - M.SC. 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 6.
(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 7.
(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. 8.
(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 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS - M.SC. [ S.L. 327.639 3 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. 9. 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. Classification of the Award 10. 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. Special Provisions for Part-Time Courses