S.L. 327.295 Art. 3Selection of applicants.

(1) Applicants who satisfy the entry requirements as laid down in the bye-laws for the course shall be awarded points for their qualifications in:

(a) Maltese, English Language, Mathematics, one Science subject and the best result in two other subjects, obtained in any of the indicated levels; or

(b) the BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies).

Points shall be awarded as follows:

BTEC National Grade at Grade at Grade at Diploma in Grade at GCE Points Advanced Intermediate Health and SEC Level Ordinary Level Level Social Care Level (Overall Grade) 30 A 24 B 24 Distinction 18 C 16 Merit 12 D 12 Pass 10 A 8 B 1 6 E C 2 A

THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

BTEC National Grade at Grade at Grade at Diploma in Grade from Grade at GCE Advanced Intermediate Health and Prevocational SEC Level Ordinary Level Level Social Care School Level (Overall Grade) 3 4 B B 5 C C

(2) Applicants for the preparatory course leading to a Diploma in Health Science Nursing whose qualifications are obtained by the 31st August preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered first.

(3) If the maximum number of B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing students is not reached, the remaining applicants for the preparatory course leading to a Diploma in Health Science Nursing whose qualifications are obtained by the 31st August preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered after the selection of applicants for the B.Sc.(Hons) degree in Nursing is completed.

(4) Applicants for the preparatory course leading to a Diploma in Health Science Nursing whose qualifications are obtained following resits taken in the September preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered after selection of applicants in accordance with paragraph (3) is completed.