Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor's degree with an average grade of at least B in the relevant 300-level papers or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

2. Subjects of Study

   The degree may be awarded in any of the subjects for the degree of Master of Applied Science listed in Science Schedule D. With the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), the degree may be awarded in a subject not listed in Science Schedule D.

3. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study
      1. shall consist of approved papers at 400-level or higher worth at least 180 points, selected from the papers specified in Science Schedule D for the Master of Applied Science subject concerned, and including at least 40 points from SCNC 501, SCNC 503, SCNC 597, SCNC 598, or approved 500 level papers.
      2. shall normally include papers from more than one subject and at least one of the approved 400-level papers that shall be amongst the first papers taken in the programme of study.
      3. may, with the approval of the Head of Department or Course Director concerned, include papers substituted worth up to 60 points from 400- and 500-level papers other than those specified in the subject requirements.
   2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the degree which have previously been passed for the certificate or diploma.

4. Duration of the Programme

   The programme shall normally be completed within 18 months and not less than one year (12 months) by full-time candidates, or by part-time candidates over more than 18 months.

5. Examination

   1. Every report for SCNC 597 or SCNC 598,  shall be assessed by at least two examiners and be subject to the overview of the external assessor for the supervising department.
   2. The candidate's supervisor for any of SCNC 597 or SCNC 598 shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Course Director concerned

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.