L.S. 327.668 Ordinamenti għall-grad ta’ Master of Science in Digital Health – M.Sc. - taħt il-patroċinju tal-Fakultà tax-Xjenzi tas-Saħħa u tal-Fakult

(1)These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Master of Science in Digital Health - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.

(2)Citation and Interpretation. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires - “the Boards” means the Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Board of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology; “the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate for the Course on the recommendations of the Boards of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology; “the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Digital Health- M.Sc.; “the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Digital Health - M.Sc.; “the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health - P.G. Dip.; and “the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021. 2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2021 or later. applicable for courses 3.

(1)The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor’s degree pegged at least at Level 6 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, in an area of study related to health care, ICT or any other area deemed suitable by the Board, awarded by this University or any other higher education institution recognized by Senate. Applicants in possession of a degree classified with Third Class Honours or Category III may also be admitted provided they satisfy the Board of Studies that they are in Applicability. Requirements for Admission. 2 [ S.L. 327.668 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL HEALTH - M.SC. possession of other qualifications, or relevant work experience, obtained following their first cycle degree.

(2)The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the results of an interview conducted for the purpose.

(3)Interviews, when necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members. Course Duration. 4. The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Board of Studies. 5.

(1)The academic administration of the Course shall be entrusted to a Board of Studies appointed for the purpose.

(2)The Board of Studies, which shall be appointed for a period of one academic year, shall be composed as follows: Programme of Study. (

1. a)the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, or their respective delegate, one of whom shall be appointed Chairperson on the joint recommendation of the two Faculties; (
2. b)at least two academic members of staff from each of the two Faculties; and (
3. c)two students elected from amongst the students registered on the Course. 6.

(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 study-units and 30 ECTS credits are assigned to a dissertation study-unit.

(2)Depending on the qualification presented for entry into the Course, students shall be required to register for and obtain credit for the study-units indicated in the programme of study for the Course.

1. Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the 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 dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.
2. Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if they obtain the 90 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course with an average mark of at least 50%.
3. The programme of study shall be published after approval MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL HEALTH - M.SC. [ S.L. 327.668 by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course. 10.

(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. Assessment and Progress.

(2)Students who in any academic year fail in the assessment of not more than 20 ECTS credits, if following the Course full-time, or 10 ECTS credits if following the Course part-time, shall be given the opportunity to re-sit the failed assessments during the September supplementary examination session.

(3)Students who fail in 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 required to withdraw from the Course. 11.

(1)Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies. Dissertation

(2)Work on the dissertation shall be undertaken during the final two semesters 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 of Studies for approval by the end of the third semester. 12.

(1)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 at the end of each semester of studies. Such reports may include recommendations to either (

1. a)extend the period of study in order to enable the student to complete the dissertation; or (
2. b)terminate studies prematurely if the supervisor deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that: (
3. i)the extension of the study period referred to in (
4. a)shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and (
5. ii)the Board of Studies may not terminate studies prematurely according to (
6. b)until it has first given the student a chance to be heard. 13. The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification of the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall be Classification of the Awards. 3 4 [ S.L. 327.668 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL HEALTH - M.SC. 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. 14. The provisions of the foregoing bye-laws shall apply mutatis mutandis for 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.