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[An examination program for prospective dental students]
1Departement Opvoedkundige Voorligting en Berading, Universiteit van Pretoria.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to develop a selection programme for prospective dental students at the University of Pretoria. A study of relevant literature was undertaken, and experts at universities in South Africa, Britain and Belgium were interviewed, in order to research and analyse existing selection procedures with a view to developing a concept selection programme. By means of a job analysis questionnaire relevant job requirements were ascertained, which were utilised as criteria for a concept selection programme.
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