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

"Registrar" means an officer of the University under subsection 13(1) of the Constitution;

"research report" means the result of research conducted by a candidate during the
course of his
candidature, and includes research paper, project paper, project report and results of the
said
research by whatever name;

"semester” means a period in an academic session and comprises normal semesters and
special
semesters;

"Senate" means one of the University Authorities established under subsection 20(1) of
the
Constitution;

"supervisor" means a person appointed by the Faculty from amongst the academic staff of
the University and includes an Emeritus Professor or an Adjunct Professor of the
University, post-doctoral researcher or research fellow to supervise a candidate in his
programme of study;

"thesis" means the written product from research undertaken in respect of a Degree
programme of study;

"University" means the University of Malaya.

"Vice-Chancellor" means the chief executive and academic officer of the University
appointed under subsection 12(1) of the Constitution.

PART II
PROGRAMME OF STUDY AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Programme of study

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

(a) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Research, that is, a programme of study that is
conducted by full-time research leading to a thesis; and

(b) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Coursework and Research, that is, a programme
of study that is conducted by a combination of lectures and research. Except where
prior written approval has been obtained, the candidate shall conduct the research
leading to a thesis only after he has successfully completed all the prescribed
lectures in the curriculum of the programme of study.

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