The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Admission Requirements: 2022/2023 for all the courses at the Postgraduate, undergraduate, certificate & diploma level is updated every year.
Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the diploma, undergraduate and other courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programs of study at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST) ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
General Admission Requirements
The eligible applicants are as follows:
- Candidates who completed the MSCE, IGCSE or O Level equivalent in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021);
- Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) obtained in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021);
- Candidates who completed the Advanced (A) Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Level equivalent in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021).
NOTE: All those currently enrolled in public universities and those who were withdrawn on academic grounds are NOT eligible to apply.
Programme Information and Entry Requirements
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering (Honours) | 5 | MST-BME | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects:
1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Engineering (Honours) | 5 | MST-CHE | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Engineering Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (Honours) | 5 | MST-MME | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Security | 4 | MST-CSS | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Mathematics 2. Physics 2. Chemistry B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE level and have the following grades for these THREE subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| 3. Chemistry – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology | 4 | MST-BIT | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Mathematics 2. Physics 2. Chemistry B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE level and have the following grades for these THREE subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Engineering Manufacturing Engineering (Honours) | 5 | MST-MNE | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level:
1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Engineering Textile Engineering (Honours) | 5 | MST-TXE | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor Science in Food Science and Technology | 4 | MST-FST | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Biology 5. Mathematics.
C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor Science in Mathematical Sciences | 4 | MST-MSC | A. For candidates with an MSCE Certificate, they must have at least credit passes (6 points of less) in English and five other subjects. In addition, the candidate should have a 4 POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects:
1. Mathematics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Physics B. For candidates with IGSCE certificated, they must have a B Grade in ALL of the following subjects: 1. Mathematics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Physics C. For A-Level candidates, they must have a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. These Candidates will join in Second Year. |
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| Bachelor of Science Education | 4 | MST-BSED | A. For candidates with MSCE certificate, they must have at least credits (6 points) in SIX subjects including English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or General Science, and a grade of no more than four (4) points in Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics | 30 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| B. For Candidates with IGCSE certificates, they must at least have either Grade C, B or A in English, Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics, Chemistry AND Physics OR General Science), Biology,
C. For A-Level candidates, they must have a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. These Candidates will join in Second Year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences (Geology) | 4 | MST-ESC | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Geography for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a strong credit in Geography at O-level (IGCSE). Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Geo- Information and Earth Observation Science | 4 | MST-GIS | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English, Geography and Mathematics.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of any three of the following subjects: Physics AND Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology and Geography for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a strong credit in Geography at O-level (IGCSE). Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Climate Science | 4 | MST-MEC | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics and Geography.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of any three of the following subjects: Physics, AND Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Agriculture for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a strong credit in Geography at O-level (IGCSE). Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management | 4 | MST-DRM | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physics, AND Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Geography for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a strong credit in Geography at O-level (IGCSE) for those without Geography at ‘A’ Levels. Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Water Quality and Management | 4 | MST-WQM | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physics, AND Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems | 4 | MST-SES | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics and Physics AND Chemistry.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Computer Studies, Agriculture, Geography and Biology for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates with A-Levels will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Resources (Oil and Gas) | 4 | MST-PETR | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physics, AND Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Biology or Computer Studies for MSCE or C for IGSCE in all the above subjects. For A-LEVELS, a minimum of Grade C in any three subject combination from the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a strong credit in Geography or Geology at O-level (IGCSE). Candidates with A- Levels will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Sports Sciences | 4 | MST-BSS | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Biology 5. Mathematics.
C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology | 4 | MST-MMB | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging | 4 | MST-DGI | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| 2. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics.
B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Immunology | 4 | MST-IMV | Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A- Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS (6 points or less) in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in each of the following subjects: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics. B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics. C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level: 1. Mathematics – Minimum B 2. Physics and – Minimum B 3. Chemistry – Minimum C 4. Biology – Minimum C Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year. |
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| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices | 4 | MST-BIK | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in any three of the following subjects: Creative Arts, Social Studies, Life Skills, Bible Knowledge, History, and Geography or a C Grade for IGCSE in all these subjects. For A-Level, the candidate must have a minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following subjects: Creative Arts, Social Studies, Life Skills, Bible Knowledge, History, and Geography. Candidates will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Arts in African Musicology | 4 | MST-BAM | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English.
In addition, the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in any two of the following subjects: Creative Arts, Social Studies, Life Skills, History, Bible Knowledge, and Geography. For A-Level, the candidate must have a minimum grade of ‘B’ in the following subjects: Creative Arts, Social Studies, Life Skills, History, Bible Knowledge, and Geography. Candidates will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Arts Language, Communication and Culture | 4 | MST-LCC | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with six credits including English, and a combination of any two of the following subjects: Social Studies, Life Skills, Bible Knowledge, History, Chichewa, and Geography or a B Grade for IGCSE in all or related subjects.
For A-Level, the candidate must have a minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following subjects: Social Studies, Life Skills, History, Bible Knowledge, and Geography. Candidates will join in second year. |
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| Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Economy | 4 | MST-CEC | MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with six credits or a grade C for IGCSE including English and Mathematics, and a combination of any two of the | 20 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | PROGRAMME CODE | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| following subjects: Social Studies OR Life Skills, Business Studies OR Accounting and Creative Arts OR Geography shall join at Year One. For A- Level, the candidate must have a minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following subjects: Business Studies, Accounting but will still join in the first year. |
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