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(b) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Coursework and Research

(i) For the research component, the appointment of an external examiner shall be as
provided under paragraph (a).

(ii) For the coursework component, at least one external examiner shall be appointed
by the Faculty.

(iii) As far as possible, an external examiner shall be appointed from an academic
staff from outside the University who is qualified, experienced and possesses the
expertise that is related to the Degree programme of study.

(iv) An Emeritus Professor or an Adjunct Professor of the University cannot be
appointed as an internal examiner.

(v) An external examiner appointed for the coursework component shall—

(A) examine and evaluate the examination question papers and examination
answer scripts and report his comments or recommendations to the Dean
of the Faculty;

(B) where it is provided in the letter of appointment, visit the Faculty for such
period of time as may be determined by the Faculty to meet with the
teachers and candidates in the Faculty, assess the teaching and research
facilities, evaluate the quality of the examinations, attend the meeting of
the Committee of Examiners and if necessary, conduct a seminar for the
teachers and candidates in the Faculty; and

(C) assess and evaluate in general, the structure and curriculum of the
Degree programme of study and submit a report to the Vice-Chancellor
and the Dean of the Faculty.

Internal examiner

25. (1) Subject to paragraph (4), a Faculty shall appoint—

(a) a full time or part time teacher of the University as an internal examiner for the
coursework component; and

(b) a full time teacher of the University to examine the thesis of a candidate.

(2) An internal examiner appointed to examine a thesis must as far as possible possess the
qualifications, experience and expertise related to the area of research of the candidate‟s
thesis.

(3) A full time teacher of the University shall not be appointed as an internal examiner for the
thesis of a candidate who has close family ties with him.

(4) A tutor cannot be appointed as an internal examiner to examine any course or thesis.
Notwithstanding that, a tutor may with the consent and under the supervision of the course
examiner, assist in the examination of a course.

(5) In the case of an emergency, the Dean of the Faculty may appoint an examiner for any
course provided that the said appointment is reported to the Faculty as soon as possible.

(6) An internal examiner appointed to examine the thesis of a candidate shall prepare and submit
his report in the prescribed format within a period not exceeding two months from the date the
thesis was delivered to him. The Faculty may substitute an internal examiner who has not
carried out his duties satisfactorily with another internal examiner.

Consultant

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