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Student Handbook - Rules and Academic Regulations (MBBS) Academic Session 2018/2019
j. Assistant Manager for School
Administrative officers assigned to assist in handling academic and
administrative tasks of the school.
k. Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year; which are in October and April.
l. Academic Year
Academic year is a period of study prescribed for the particular intake.
m. Progression of Studies
Students’ progression of studies to the subsequent academic year shall depend
on the performance of the student according to assessment of each academic
year.
n. Course Exemption
Course exemption is situation whereby students are exempted for certain
course(s) approved by the senate. However, the exempted course(s) must
replaced be with other course(s) to fulfil credit requirements to complete their
programme of study. For example, students who have taken TITAS in diploma
programme of study may replace this with other course determined by the
University when he/she registers for the bachelor programme of study.
o. Health or Other Extenuating Circumstances
A situation whereby a student is unfit to perform his/her responsibility in
fulfilling the requirements of his/her registered programmes, due to either
medical reason or other unavoidable condition. A medical report/certificate or
documented verification must be presented to satisfy the Senate before a
student is declared ‘unfit’.
p. Disciplinary Board
A body appointed and authorized by the University to manage all disciplinary
matters among students who may be involved in any misconduct. The board is
chaired by an appointed Vice President or equivalent senior University
personnel. Its members comprises of representatives from the Faculties, Schools
or Centres as well as the Administration department. The board shall meet as
and when deemed necessary, making inquiries and hold hearing sessions prior to
proposing a verdict for approval and endorsement of the Senate.
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