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Chapter 6 - Education and Examination Regulations
3. In the case of fraud, the Board of Examiners will apply the same fraud regulation as
set out in the Rules and Regulations for the Research Master’s Examination (appendix
3, article 5). This document also specifies what is understood by fraud.
Article 3.14 Results
Students who have complied with the requirements for the Research Master’s
examination and who wish to receive the relevant certificate must submit a request to
the Exam Administration office to determine the result of the examination, at least one
month prior to the date of graduation.
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Article 3.15 Examination
1. The Board of Examiners confirms the result of the Research Master’s examination as
soon as the Exam Administration office has received sufficient proof that the student
has passed the assessments. The student, who has met all the requirements for the
Research Master’s examination, will be conferred the Research Master Degree and will
receive the diploma associated with the Research Master’s examination as proof of
this.
2. Before the Board of Examiners determines the result of the examination, it is entitled
to enquire into the student’s knowledge in respect of one or more parts of the study
programme, should the results of the relevant assessments give reason for this.
Article 3.16 Degree, Diploma
1. He/she who has passed the examination successfully will be awarded the degree of
‘Master of Science’.
2. The diploma issued as a result of having passed the examination successfully will
contain:
a. the name of the study programme;
b. the degree that has been awarded;
c. the most recent date on which the study programme has been accredited, or
alternatively has undergone the test of being a new study programme.
3. The diploma will be signed by the Dean of the Faculty and the Chair of the Board of
Examiners.
4. The presentation of the diploma is done in public, unless the Board of Examiners
decides otherwise in special cases.
5. A separate list of marks will be issued with the diploma.
6. An English diploma supplement will be issued with the certificate. This will
specifically mention the specialization followed.
7. The Board of Examiners can award the diploma with the qualification of ‘with
distinction’ in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Research Master’s
examination.
Article 3.17 Right of Appeal
A student has the right to appeal to the Board of Appeal for Examinations in accordance
with article 7.61 of the law. This is clearly stated on the form on which a decision by the
examiner and the Board of Examiners that is open to appeal is communicated to the