Classification of Degree

The degree of Bachelor of Science shall be classified as distinction, merit, credit or pass.

In calculating the grade of degrees the following shall be applied for the grades obtained in the 3^rd and 4^th year of study:

Grade	Full Courses	Half Courses
A+	5	2.5
A	4	2
B+	3	1.5
B	2	1.0
C+	1	0.5
C	0	0

In calculating the grade of degree, the following shall be applied;

Average Score Per Course	Grade of Degree
3.5	Distinction
2.5	Merit
1.5	Credit
0	Pass

Computation for the purposes of the classification of the degree shall be based on the number of courses in the programme. The following example shall be the basis of computation.

10 Courses	11 Courses	12 Courses	13 Courses	14 Courses	15 Courses	Classifcation
35.5 +	39 +	42.5 +	46 +	49.5 +	53 +	Distiction
25.5 -	28 - 38.5	30.5 - 42	33 - 45.5	35.5 - 49	38 - 52.3	Merit
15.5 -	17 - 27.5	18.5 - 30	20 - 32.5	21.5 - 35	23 - 37.5	Credit
0 - 15	0 - 16.5	0 - 18	0 - 19.5	0 - 21	0 - 22.5	Pass

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