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The candidates must fulfill the following publication requirement before the
Examination Committee (Board) meeting: 5. VARIATIONS TO CANDIDATURE
Publication Requirements Withdrawal from Semester
The maximum period the candidates may be permitted to withdraw from a
 Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Science semester is:
must show proof of acceptance for publication of at least one (1) paper in an
ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper prior to a Committee of a. Ph.D - four (4) semesters
Examiners meeting. b. Master‘s - two (2) semesters
 Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Social Candidates may apply to withdraw within the duration of the period of
Science must show proof of acceptance for publication of at least one (1) candidature whether on a continuous basis or otherwise. The period of
paper in the category A or B refereed journal recognized by withdrawal is counted as part of the candidates‘ maximum period of
Faculty/Academy/Institute/Centre prior to a Committee of Examiners candidature.
meeting. (2) Applications for withdrawal from a semester must be received by the
Faculty the latest on the Friday of the seventh week of the semester.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates are also required to fulfill any additional (3) Candidates must apply by filling in the appropriate forms prior to the
requirements imposed by the faculty. effective date of change. Forms can be downloaded from IGS website at
http://www.ips.um.edu.my under ‗Current Students‘ tab.
For Master‟s by Coursework & Research (Dissertation) - Mixed-Mode Only: (4) Candidates are not allowed to withdraw from any semester in the
following situations:
No Requirement
1. Fulfilled the minimum candidature duration of 2 semesters. (a) Candidates have not attended at least one semester of study;
(b) When the examination period has commenced; or
2. Fulfilled the University language requirement (Bahasa Malaysia and (c) During the final semester of candidature.
English)
Lapse in Candidature
3. Fulfilled residential requirements for 6 months for candidates registered A candidate whose candidature has lapsed due to failure on his part to renew the
from semester I, 2009/2010 session until now. candidature, may submit an appeal using the prescribed form to continue with
his studies. The approval to reactivate any candidature may be given only if not
4. Presentation more than two semesters have lapsed at any one time, subject to there being a
For admission of candidates starting 2010/2011 until now- balance of the period of candidature.
 Proposal presentation at the beginning of the research component A candidate whose appeal is approved will be imposed a fine of RM300 to
registration. reactivate his candidature.
 Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session as
required by the Faculty. Change of Title/Field of Research
A candidate may change his/her title of research at any time during his/her
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates are also required to fulfill any additional candidature by submitting an application to the Faculty. However the title of
requirements imposed by the faculty. research is finalized and approved by the Faculty meeting before the candidate
submits his/her thesis or dissertation for examination.
A candidate may submit an application in accordance with the prescribed
procedures to change the field of research. Any change of title or field of study is
subject to the approval of the Faculty concerned.

Change of Supervisor/Department
Candidates may submit an application, in accordance with the prescribed
procedures, to change their supervisor or department. Any change of supervisor
or department is subject to the approval of the Faculty concerned.

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