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    Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm)

    1. Admission to the Programme

      1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
      2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

    2. Structure of the Programme

      1. Every programme of study shall be as prescribed in the PGDipSciComm Schedule.
      2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.

    3. Duration of the Programme

      1. The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in two semesters.
      2. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the diploma within two years of admission to the programme.

    4. Variations

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

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