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The Personal Programmes of Study Regulations apply in
these regulations. |
| Admission |
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Candidates for the Degree
must have |
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qualified for the award of
the degree of Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor
of Science, or Bachelor of Science (Technology) of the University
of Waikato or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board
to be equivalent, or |
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qualified for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma of
the University of Waikato in a relevant subject with an average
grade of at least B, or for a qualification considered by the Academic
Board to be equivalent,1 or |
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qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of
Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours or Bachelor of
Science with Honours of the University of Waikato with at least
Second Class Honours (second division) or for a qualification considered
by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or |
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demonstrated to the Academic Board that they have adequate
training, experience and ability to proceed with the degree, |
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and |
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satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the
subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered
appropriate by the Academic Board, and |
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be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers
or additional work as may be required by the Academic Board, either
prior to admission or concurrently. |
| Requirements for the Degree |
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Candidates must enrol in the Faculty of Computing and
Mathematical Sciences or the Faculty of Science and Engineering
and follow an approved programme of study. |
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Candidates must gain 240 points at 500 level or above. |
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Candidates must complete the requirements of a subject. |
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(a) |
Faculty
of Computing and Mathematical Sciences subjects |
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Computer Science |
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Mathematics |
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Statistics |
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Faculty of Science and Engineering subjects |
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Biological Sciences |
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Chemistry |
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Earth Sciences |
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Electronics |
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Materials and Processing |
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Physics |
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Psychology |
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Science and Technology Education |
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To complete the requirements of a subject, candidates
must gain at least 120 points in that subject, including any compulsory
papers prescribed in the relevant subject entry in the University
of Waikato Calendar. |
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Candidates must include |
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(a) |
a thesis equivalent to 90 points, or |
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a thesis equivalent to 120 points, or |
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a thesis equivalent to 150 points. |
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Candidates admitted under sections
2(a) or 2(d) of these regulations must |
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gain 240 points at 500 level as prescribed
in the relevant subject entry in the University of Waikato Calendar,
and |
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pass all of the papers taken for the
first 120 points for the Degree with an average grade of at least
B in order to be eligible to continue with the Degree.1, 2 |
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Candidates admitted under sections
2(a) or 2(d) of these regulations may take up to 60 points from
outside the field of the Degree. |
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The field of the Degree comprises all the subjects listed
in section 5 of these regulations. |
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Candidates admitted under sections 2(b) or 2(c) of these
regulations will be granted exemption from up to 120 points for
the Degree and must gain at least 120 points at 500 level as prescribed
in the relevant subject entry in the University of Waikato Calendar. |
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If a candidate fails a paper or papers (worth not more
than 30 points in total), he or she may repeat the paper or papers
or take an alternative paper or papers with the same total points
value on one occasion only. A candidate who fails a paper or papers
worth more than 30 points in total will not be permitted to proceed
with the Degree. |
| Award of Honours |
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Candidates admitted under sections 2(a) or 2(d) of these
regulations may be eligible for the award of Honours. The Degree
may be awarded with |
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(a) |
First Class Honours, or |
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Second Class Honours (first division), or |
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Second Class Honours (second division), |
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or without honours. |
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Candidates who fail a paper will not be eligible for
the award of honours. |
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Except with the approval of the Academic Board, the
level of honours will be calculated on the basis of the grades of
the papers passed by the candidate on the first attempt while enrolled
for the Degree, including any failed paper. |
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In order to be eligible for consideration for the award
of honours, the requirements of the Degree must be completed in
not more than 24 consecutive months of full-time study, or, in the
case of part-time study, an equivalent period not exceeding four calendar
years, from the date of first enrolment in the Degree. |
| Variations |
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The Dean or delegated authority may vary or waive these
regulations in individual cases. |
| Notes: |
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Some subjects require a higher grade average. Candidates
should consult the appropriate subject convenors for advice. |
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Candidates who are ineligible to continue with the Degree
may be eligible to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant
subject. |
