DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY - M.PHIL. - 
IN THE FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY ġ S.L.327.153 1
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.153
BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF 
PHILOSOPHY - M.PHIL. - IN THE FACULTY OF 
DENTAL SURGERY
27th October, 1998
LEGAL NOTICE 234 of 1998.
Citation and 
interpretation.
1. (1) The title of these bye-laws is Bye-Laws for the Degree
of Master of Philosophy - M.Phil. - in the Faculty of Dental
Surgery.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
"the Board" means the Board of the Faculty of Dental Surgery;
"the course" means the course leading to the Degree of Master of
Philosophy- M.Phil; and
"the Degree" means the Degree of Master of Philosophy- M.Phil.
Applicability.
started in October 1993 or later.
Registration.
University of Malta who have passed the Final to B.Ch.D.
examination in their first sitting with at least Grade B in the subject
area chosen for further studies, and have obtained the B.Ch.D.
degree at least two years, and not more than ten years, before
applying for the course, unless with special permission of Senate.
(2) Candidates who have already given evidence of
proficiency in research and who do not fulfil the requirements of
subregulation (1) may apply to the Board for permission to register
for the course. If accepted by the Board and Senate, such
candidates shall be required to take a special written qualifying
examination, normally in more than one subject, as may be laid
down by the Board.
Dissertation format 
and presentation.
4. The dissertation must be written in English.
Short abstract.
dissertation, of not more than 300 words, with each copy of the
dissertation submitted to the University. 
Copies.
dissertation for examination which must be adequately bound.
Within three months of passing the dissertation examination, and
before conferment of the Degree, students must submit three copies
of the dissertation bound as follows:
Size of paper: A4 (11.7" x 8.3")
Margin: 1.5" on the left to allow for binding
Bindings: Art vellum or cloth: overcast; edges uncut;
2 ġ S.L.327.153
DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY - M.PHIL. - 
IN THE FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY
lettered boldly up; back in gold (1.25" to 0.5")
To include: Degree, Date, Name of Student.
