Calendar 2005–06

Degree of Doctor of Science 535 supporting documents if necessary, to illustrate the development of the candidate’s career in research. In such a case, precise indications of their previous use must be given. 3.4 Upon the applicant’s completion of the above procedures, the dean of the Graduate School, in consultation with the dean of the faculty concerned, shall nominate two to three members fromwithin and/or outside the University for appointment by the vice-chancellor to form a perusal committee to advise whether admission to candidature shall be granted. 3.5 If all the members of the perusal committee are against admission, the applicant shall be so informed by the Graduate School and be advised that he may seek admission again after a minimum period of two years from the date of submission of application. 3.6 If at least one member of the perusal committee recommends admission of the applicant, candidature shall be granted. In such case where the opinion of the perusal committee is not unanimous, the applicant shall be so informed and be given a chance to withdraw his application. DSc 4.0 Registration 4.1 An applicant who has been recommended for admission to candidature shall be permitted to register forthwith. Registration shall include the payment of an examination fee as prescribed by the University. DSc 5.0 Presentation of Publications for Examination 5.1 Within six months after registration, a candidate shall submit four copies of the published work that he proposes to present for the degree in a form approved by the Graduate Council. DSc 6.0 Conduct of Examination 6.1 The work submitted by the candidate shall be examined by a board of examiners whose membership shall have been nominated by the dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the dean of the faculty and the graduate division head/s concerned for endorsement by the Graduate Council, and approval by the Senate. 6.2 The board of examiners shall comprise three scholars of repute in the field. At least two shall be external examiners, persons who are not members of the University. 6.3 Having read the publications, the examiners shall report individually to the dean of the Graduate School on the merit of the work as a contribution to learning, and recommend as follows: (a) submitted work justifies award of the degree; or (b) submitted work would justify award of the degree after a written amplification on certain specified aspects of the work has been submitted to the satisfaction of the examiners; or (c) submitted work does not justify award of the degree.