S.L. 327.411 Art. 1Citation and interpretation.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Master of Science in Orthodontics Degree Course Regulations.

(2) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires -"the Board" means the Board of the Faculty of Dental Surgery; "the course" means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Orthodontics; "the Degree" means the Master of Science in Orthodontics;

"the Joint Examination Board" means the board appointed and governed in accordance with the terms of reference of the Partner University’s Academic Board; "the Partner University" means King’s College, London and its permitted successors and assigns; "the Senate" means the Senate of the University of Malta; and

"the University" means the University of Malta.

(3) This Degree is a joint degree of the University and this shall be taken to mean that the course is taught at the University and at the Partner University within the framework of a joint degree programme. The Degree shall only be awarded if both universities declare the student to be eligible for the award.