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BYE-LAWS FOR THE SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) - B.Sc.
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) - B.Sc. (HONS) -
DEGREE COURSE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.425
BYE-LAWS FOR THE SELECTION OF
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) - B.Sc.
(HONS) - DEGREE COURSE UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF DENTAL
SURGERY
29th January, 2013
LEGAL NOTICE 42 of 2013, as amended by Legal Notices 227 of 2014,
337 of 2015, 314 of 2016, 249 of 2021 and 324 of 2022.
These bye-laws shall apply to the course leading to the
degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc. (Hons) - at the
Faculty of Dental Surgery commencing in October 2012 or later.
Whenever the number of students that may be admitted to
any area of study offered in the Course is limited by Senate in terms of
the provisions of bye-law 6 of the Bye-Laws of 2012 for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science (Honours), and the number of eligible applicants
exceeds the number of places available, the selection of applicants
shall be made according to the criteria listed in bye-laws 3 and 4 of
these bye-laws.
(1)
Applicants for the Dental Hygiene area of study
who satisfy the general and special course requirements as laid down
in the bye-laws for the course shall be selected from amongst all
eligible applicants according to the following categories, listed in order
of preference
1 st Category
those with a pass or better in the Diploma in
Dental Surgery Assistance
2 nd Category
those with grades 'A' to 'E' in Biology at
Advanced Level
3 rd Category
those with a grade 'A' in Biology at
Intermediate Level
4 th Category
those with a grade 'B' in Biology at
Intermediate Level
5 th Category
those with a grade 'C' in Biology at
Intermediate Level
(2)
Applicants in possession of the General Entry
Requirements may offer the pass in Biology either as part of the
General Entry Requirements or in addition to the General Entry
Requirements.
SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) - B.Sc. (HONS) -
DEGREE COURSE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY
(3)
When applicants present more than one pass in Biology,
the best grade shall be taken into consideration.
(1)
Applicants for the Dental Technology area of study
who satisfy the general and special course requirements as laid down
in the bye-laws for the course shall be selected from amongst all
eligible applicants according to the following categories, listed in order
of preference
1 st Category
those with a pass or better in the Diploma in
Dental Surgery Assistance
2 nd Category
those with grades 'A' to 'E' in Chemistry or
Biology at Advanced Level
3 rd Category
those with a grade 'A' in Chemistry or Biology
at Intermediate Level
4 th Category
those with a grade 'B' in Chemistry or Biology
at Intermediate Level
5 th Category
those with a grade 'C' in Chemistry or Biology
at Intermediate Level
(2)
Applicants in possession of the General Entry
Requirements may offer the pass in Chemistry or Biology either as part
of the General Entry Requirements or in addition to the General Entry
Requirements.
(3)
When applicants present more than one pass in Chemistry
or Biology, the best grade shall be taken into consideration.
For the purpose of selection, applicants who fully satisfy
the general and the special course requirements by 31 st August
preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered first.
If the number of eligible applicants falling in any category
of applicants eligible to be admitted in terms of the provisions of these
bye-laws is such that the total number of applicants to be admitted
exceeds the number of places established by Senate the eligible
applicants in that category shall be interviewed by the Faculty
Admissions Committee appointed by the Board in order to fill the
remaining place/s. The Faculty Admissions Committee shall take into
consideration the applicants’ aptitude, motivation and communication
skills. The Committee, which may be assisted by any experts it deems
necessary when conducting the selection interviews, shall submit a
detailed report including its final recommendation regarding the
selection of the applicants to the University Admissions Board.
The Bye-Laws of 2012 for the Selection of Applicants for
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc.(Hons) – in
Dental Technology Degree Course under the auspices of the Faculty
SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) - B.Sc. (HONS) -
DEGREE COURSE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY
of Dental Surgery, published as Legal Notice 162 of 2012, shall be
deemed to cease to be in force as from 19 th July, 2012.