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“programme of study by Coursework and Research” means a programme of study as defined under
paragraph 3(3);

“programme of study by Research” means a programme of study as defined under paragraph 3(4);

"semester” means a prescribed period in an academic session and comprises Normal Semester and
Special Semester;

“Normal Semester” means semester I or semester II as stated in the Schedule of Semesters;

“Special Semester” means a semester conducted after semester II of a duration thatis shorter than a
Normal Semester;

"Senate” means a University Authority established under subsection 22 of theConstitution;
“academic session” means the period of study for a programme of study comprising two normal
semesters and a special semester the dates for the commencement and the end of which are
determined by the Vice-Chancellor;

“academic year” means a period of twelve months the dates for the commencement and the end of
which are determined by the Vice-Chancellor;

“calendar year” means a period of time the duration of which is twelve months;

"place of study” means the University including any other place as may be approved by the University

"University" means the University of Malaya

PART II
PROGRAMME OF STUDY AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Programme of Study

3. The programme of study shall be classified as follows:

(1) Master’s Degree by Coursework, that is, a programme of study wholly by way of lectures
which may involve producing a research report;

(2) Master’s Degree by Clinical Coursework, that is, a programme of study by clinical
coursework which involves producing a research report;

(3) Master’s Degree by Coursework and Research that is, a programme of study combining
lectures and research leading to a dissertation. A candidate shall conduct the research after
he has completed successfully all the lectures prescribed for his programme of study
unless otherwise approved in writing; and

(4) Master’s Degree by Research that is, a programme of study wholly by research leading to a
dissertation.

Admission Requirements

4. (1) The minimum requirements for admission to any programme of study shall be
as follows:

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