Master of Science (MS),
Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc),
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Area of Specialisation

A guideline to the areas of specialisation of graduate programmes

   x - offered

Duration of Study

Credit load per semester

Minimum      :        6 credits

Maximum     :      15 credits

Courses may be audited but will not be counted in the total credit load.

Graduate credit

Students may receive graduate credits for all courses taken at: 

• graduate level

• (5000 -level series)

• (6000 -level series)

Transfer of credit

A student may transfer credits from another institution:

• the total number of credits exempted should not excedd 30% of the total credits required.

• credits must be equivalent to grade "B" in UPM.

• credits must be obtained within the previous 5 years of the students' registration with UPM.

• courses must be appropriate to the student's programme of study.

• application can be made to the Graduate School through the Graduate Committee of the Faculty.

Grade requirements

To be in good standing, graduate students need:

• a cumulative and semester average of 3.00 for coursework.

• 'M' (satisfactory) grade in research.

Qualifying examination

• must be taken and passed by all doctorate students

• must be taken after two semesters of enrolment in the programme.

• conducted by the student's Supervisory Committee.

• may either be written, or oral, or both.

• students are allowed three attempts to pass and they have to leave the programme if failed.

Deferment

Students must maintain continuous registration until a thesis is submitted except in special circumstances.

• deferment of study for up to two semesters may be allowed.

• only two deferments are allowed for each student.

• request for deferment is made to the Deputy Dean of Graduate Studies at the beginning of the semester.

Residence requirements

All students must fulfill a minimum residence requirement equivalent to 9 credits in a semester or 12 credits in two consecutive semesters. The requirement may be fulfilled by coursework or research work on campus.

Graduation

To graduate, students must:

• achieve a cumulative average of at least 3.00 in all graduate courses taken.

• submit a thesis acceptable to the Board of Examiners.

• fulfill the resident requirement and pay all fees due.

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