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(c) The grade or grade point obtained for the course concerned is not less than a B or
3.0; and

(d) The course for which exemption of credit is applied must be a course under a
programme of study that is at same level as the degree programme of study.

(2) A course approved for exemption of credit shall be given Grade K and the credit shall not be
taken into account in the calculation of the GPA and CGPA.

(3) In special circumstances, the course not approved for transfer of credit may be considered
for exemption of credit subject to the conditions under subregulation (1).

Application for Transfer and Exemption of Credit

19. (1) An application for transfer and exemption of credit shall be made using the prescribed forms
that may be obtained at the respective Faculty. The completed form shall be submitted to
the Dean of the Faculty not later than the Friday of the second week of lectures of the
Normal Semester together with —

(a) payment of the prescribed process fees. The fees are not refundable;

(b) The syllabus and marking scheme for the course for which transfer or exemption
of credit is being applied; and

(c) a copy of the transcript.

(2) The maximum total of credit that can be transferred or exempted shall not be more than
one-third of the credit of the course component of the Degree programme of study.

(3) A candidate shall be informed in writing of the result of his application for transfer or
exemption of credit.

PART VI
SUPERVISION

Supervision and Progress of Candidature

20. (1) The Faculty shall appoint a supervisor for a candidate of a Degree programme of study by
way of research and for a candidate who is undertaking a research component in a Degree
programme of study by coursework and research. For a candidate who requires more than
one supervisor, the Faculty may appoint such number of additional supervisors as may be
thought fit and each additional supervisor shall have equal status. The supervisor shall carry
out his role and responsibilities as may be determined by the University.

(2) An Adjunct Professor of the University, a visiting lecturer, a post-doctoral researcher or a
research fellow may be appointed by the Faculty as a supervisor of a candidate
provided that an additional supervisor is appointed from among the academic staff
of the University to supervise the candidate together.

(3) The Faculty may appoint a co-supervisor for any candidate.

(4) A Faculty may appoint a consultant for any candidate.

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