Master of Science (Coursework) (MSc(Coursework))

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Science (Coursework) (MSc(Coursework))

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 of at least B in the relevant 300-level papers, or have been awarded a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Science, or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
   3. An applicant seeking admission to the 120 point option of the programme (see regulation 3.d. below) must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours with an average grade of a least B.
   4. In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programme.

2. Subjects of Study

The degree may be awarded in any of the subjects for the degree of Master of Science (Coursework) 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 shall consist of approved papers at 400-level or higher worth at least 180 points, selected from the papers specified in the Master of Science (Coursework) schedule for the subject concerned, with at least 40 of these points at 500-level.
   2. May, with the approval of the Head of Department or Programme Coordinator concerned, include papers worth up to 60 points other than those specified in the subject requirements.
   3. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma shall be credited with those papers in the programme for the degree which have previously been passed for the certificate or diploma.
   4. For a candidate who is admitted with an Honours qualification, the programme of study shall consist of approved papers at 400-level or higher worth at least 120 points, selected from the papers specified in the Master of Science (Coursework) schedule for the subject concerned, including at least 40 points at 500-level.

4. Duration of the Programme

   A candidate shall normally follow a programme of either twelve or eighteen months of fulltime study and not more than thirty-six months of part-time study.
   
   Exceptions to the normal duration of a programme shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) and no programme of study shall exceed five calendar years from the date of first admission.

5. Withdrawal from the Programme

   1. Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing 120 points, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science.
   2. Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing 60 points, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Science.

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.