S.L. 327.223 Art. 5Preparatory programme.

(1) Applicants applying in terms of sub-paragraphs (b) and (c)

of paragraph (1) and in terms of paragraph (2) of bye-law 4 may be required to follow a preparatory programme as specified by the Board, which extends over one year of full-time study. The preparatory programme shall include study-units in the area of study concerned, and may include also study-units which are intended to train students in the competencies required to conduct research work.

(2) During the preparatory programme students shall be required to register for a number of study-units for which a total of not less than thirty and not more than sixty credits are assigned.

(3) Students shall be required to successfully complete the preparatory programme of study with an average mark of 55% or better prior to their registration for the course.