Intending applicants for the MSc in Rural Development who do not possess an honours primary degree or an equivalent academic qualification, but meet all other entry requirements, may be permitted to proceed to the MSc in Rural Development provided he/she sits (with the permission of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) for the MSc in Rural Development Qualifying Examination and attain at least Second Class Honours standard i.e. 50% therein. The MSc in Rural Development Qualifying Examination will comprise an examination to the equivalent of 30 credits (i.e. 3 x 3hr written papers), as approved by the College on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Food Business and Development.