S.L. 327.679 Art. 3Qualifications for Admission.

(1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the qualifications listed hereunder, awarded by this University or any other higher education institution recognised by Senate:

(a) the degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards; or the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery obtained with at least Second Class Honours or better, if awarded prior to July 2018; or

(b) the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Dental Hygiene obtained with at least Second Class Honours or better.

(2) The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three members, appointed by the Board for the

*Repealed by Legal Notice 290 of 2022. purpose.

(3) (a) The Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle degree, if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and a minimum of ten years’ documented professional experience, that together are deemed to be comparable to one of the qualifications indicated in paragraph (1) of this regulation. Such applicants shall be required to demonstrate the learning achieved through prior experience and qualifications through the evaluation procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL).

(b) The admission of applicants referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, may be made subject to those conditions that the Faculty Admissions Committee may impose to address any lacunae in the applicants’ academic preparation. Conditions imposed may include the satisfactory completion of a preparatory programme, or the requirement to follow and pass supplementary study-units, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits, in addition to the programme of study specified in regulation 5 of these regulations.

(4) The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register for the Course, depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall announce the areas of study and the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.

(5) When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications:

(a) degree type and class;

(b) experience in the area of the proposed study; and

(c) performance during the interview, if deemed necessary.

(6) For the purpose of selection, applicants who fully satisfy the entry requirements by 31st August preceding the commencement of the Course shall be considered first.

(7) Prior to enrolling for the Course, accepted applicants are required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.