Worldwide qualifications

Some of our federation institutions have identified specific worldwide qualifications that form part of the entry criteria for their distance-learning courses.

The qualifications below must be awarded by a suitable body that has satisfied all relevant accreditation processes in the country of award.

You must also meet any specific requirements such as work experience or English language. These are listed on the relevant course page.

These lists are reviewed each year, though we may amend them at short notice. When you apply for a course we refer to the list that is active when the application arrives.

Other qualifications / experience

If you do not hold a degree, we can often consider other qualifications and work experience on a case-by-case basis.

My award / country is not listed

If your country or qualification is not listed and you would like advice about requirements before applying, please contact us.

Appropriate worldwide qualifications

Appropriate subject: appropriate to the course you intend to study. For advice on what we consider appropriate, contact us.

Acceptable equivalent applies when a university uses different grading systems to those listed below. If this applies to you, contact us.

Country	Associated qualifications
Australia	Bachelor (Honours) degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor (Ordinary or Pass) degree in an appropriate subject: Credit, or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor degree (Ordinary or Pass) plus Graduate Diploma both in appropriate subjects: Pass, or acceptable equivalent from the Bachelor degree. Bachelor of Veterinary Science: successful completion. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion. MBBS/MD: successful completion.
Belgium	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) in an appropriate subject: overall average of grade D from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Licentiaat / Licencié (and other two cycle diplomas) an appropriate subject: met onderscheiding / avec distinction, or acceptable equivalent Docteur en Médecine Vétérinaire / Médecine Vétérinaire: successful completion Docteur en Médecine: successful completion
Botswana	Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (First Division), or acceptable equivalent MBBS: successful completion
Cambodia	Doctor of Medicine: successful completion Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion
Cameroon	Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: 60/100, or acceptable equivalent Maîtrise in an appropriate subject: assez bien, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree (with thesis) in an appropriate subject: successful completion MD: successful completion
Canada	Bachelor degree (General / Honours) in an appropriate subject: acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national or provincial level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA. Master's degree / Maîtrise in an appropriate subject: successful completion Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: successful completion MD: successful completion
France	Licence in an appropriate subject (180 ECTS, generally in and after 2008): 12/20, or acceptable equivalent Diplome de Master / Grade de Master in an appropriate subject: successful completion Diplôme d’état (DE) de docteur en médecine: successful completion
Germany	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject (180 ECTS): overall grade of 3.0 (Befriedigend), or acceptable equivalent Erstes Staatsexamen in an appropriate subject: overall grade of 7.0, or acceptable equivalent Zweites Staatsexamen in an appropriate subject: successful completion Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion
Ghana	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject (2 years full time): successful completion MBBS: successful completion
India	Professional Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion
Ireland, Republic of.	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Grade 2), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion Medical Council: registered
Kenya	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion
Malawi	Master’s degree in an appropriate subject (awarded by Mzuzu University or University of Malawi): Credit, or acceptable equivalent MBBS: successful completion
Nigeria	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Doctor of [medical subject]: Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion
Pakistan	Master’s degree in an appropriate subject (following a 4 year Bachelor degree): successful completion. MBBS: successful completion
Rwanda	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion BMS: successful completion
Singapore	Bachelor degree (including honours) in an appropriate subject: our requirements differ between institutes. Please contact us before you apply. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion
South Africa	Bachelor degree (Honours / NQF level 8) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Division Two), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion
Switzerland	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) in an appropriate subject: overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Diplom / Diplôme / Diploma or the Lizentiat / Licence / Licenza in an appropriate subject: overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion Facharztexamen: successful completion
Tanzania	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Honours Lower), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion Doctor of Medicine: successful completion
Uganda	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS/MD (or a satisfactory equivalent): successful completion
United Kingdom	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine: successful completion MBBS: successful completion General Dental Council (GDC): registered General Medical Council (GMC): registered
USA	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6 out of 4.0. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MD: successful completion American Dental Association: member American Medical Association: member
Zambia	Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: with acceptable classification. There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before you apply. MBChB: successful completion Health Professions Council of Zambia: registered
Zimbabwe	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree in an appropriate subject: successful completion MBBS: successful completion

Acceptable equivalent applies when a university uses different grading systems to those listed. If this applies to you, contact us.

Country	Associated qualifications
Australia	Bachelor (Honours) degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Bachelor (Ordinary or Pass) degree: Credit, or the acceptable equivalent Bachelor degree (Ordinary or Pass) plus Graduate Diploma: Pass, or acceptable equivalent from the Bachelor degree Master’s degree: successful completion
Austria	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of 3.9 (befriedigend) from all subjects , or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Belgium	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of grade D from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Licentiaat / Licencié (and other two cycle diplomas): met onderscheiding / avec distinction, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Canada	Bachelor degree (Honours/ General): acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national or provincial level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA. Master’s degree: successful completion
The Caribbean	Bachelor degree (awarded by University of the West Indies): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor degree (accredited by the University Council of Jamaica): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor degree (accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent.
Chile	Grado de Licenciado: overall average of 4.5 out of 7.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Grado de Magíster: successful completion
China	Bachelor degree: overall average of 75% from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Cyprus	Bachelor degree / Ptychio (240 ECTS): acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Egypt	Bachelor degree (awarded by a University): overall grade of Very Good, or acceptable equivalent. Master's degree: successful completion
France	Licence (180 ECTS, generally in and after 2008): at least 12/20, or acceptable equivalent Diplome de Master / Grade de Master: successful completion Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées: successful completion
Germany	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall grade of 3.0, or acceptable equivalent. Magister Artium / Diplom: overall grade of 3.0, or acceptable equivalent Erstes Staatsexamen: overall grade of 7.0, or acceptable equivalent Zweites Staatsexamen: successful completion Master’s degree: successful completion
Ghana	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree (2 years full time): successful completion
Greece	ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Ptychío /Degree (University Sector): final grade of 6.0 out of 10, or acceptable equivalent MΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗΣ (Postgraduate Diploma of Specialisation): successful completion
Hong Kong	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
India	Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.E.Ed) degree: Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Bachelor of Education / Science in Education degree (4 year integrated programme): Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Professional Bachelor degree (Architecture, Agriculture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Technology & Veterinary Medicine): Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Republic of Ireland	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Grade 2), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Italy	Laurea: 84/110, or acceptable equivalent Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale: successful completion
Japan	Bachelor degree: acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Kenya	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Malaysia	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Division ii), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Nigeria	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Pakistan	Master’s degree (following a 4 year Bachelor degree): successful completion
Rwanda	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Saudi Arabia	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 5.0 is achieved, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Singapore	Bachelor degree (including honours): our requirements differ between institutes. Please contact us before you apply. Master’s degree: successful completion
South Africa	Bachelor degree (Honours / NQF level 8): Second Class (Division Two), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
South Korea	Bachelor degree: with acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Spain	Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado / Ingeniero / Arquitecto (Licenciatura): overall average of 6.0 out of 10 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Título Universitario Oficial de Máster: successful completion
Sri Lanka	Bachelor degree (Special or Professional): Lower Second Honours, or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion
Switzerland	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Diplom / Diplôme / Diploma or the Lizentiat / Licence / Licenza in an appropriate subject: overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion
Tanzania	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Honours Lower), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Thailand	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 is achieved, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Uganda	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
United Kingdom	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
UAE	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6 out of 4, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
USA	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6 out of 4, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Zimbabwe	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion

Acceptable equivalent applies when a university uses different grading systems to those listed. If this applies to you, contact us.

Country	Associated qualifications
Australia	Bachelor (Honours) degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Bachelor (Ordinary or Pass) degree: Credit, or the acceptable equivalent Bachelor degree (Ordinary or Pass) plus Graduate Diploma: Pass, or acceptable equivalent from the Bachelor degree Master’s degree: successful completion
Austria	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of 3.9 (befriedigend) from all subjects , or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Belgium	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of grade D from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Licentiaat / Licencié (and other two cycle diplomas): met onderscheiding / avec distinction, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Canada	Bachelor degree (Honours / General): acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national or provincial level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA. Master’s degree: successful completion
The Caribbean	Bachelor degree (awarded by University of the West Indies): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor degree (accredited by the University Council of Jamaica): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Bachelor degree (accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent.
Chile	Grado de Licenciado: overall average of 4.5 out of 7.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Grado de Magíster: successful completion
China	Bachelor degree: overall average of 75% from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Cyprus	Bachelor degree / Ptychio (240 ECTS): acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Egypt	Bachelor degree (awarded by a University): overall grade of Very Good, or acceptable equivalent.
France	Licence (180 ECTS, generally in and after 2008): at least 12/20, or acceptable equivalent Diplome de Master / Grade de Master: successful completion Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées: successful completion
Germany	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall grade of 3.0, or acceptable equivalent. Magister Artium / Diplom: overall grade of 3.0, or acceptable equivalent Erstes Staatsexamen: overall grade of 7.0, or acceptable equivalent Zweites Staatsexamen: successful completion Master’s degree: successful completion
Ghana	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree (2 years full time): successful completion
Greece	ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Ptychío /Degree (University Sector): final grade of 6.0 out of 10, or acceptable equivalent MΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗΣ (Postgraduate Diploma of Specialisation): successful completion
Hong Kong	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
India	Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.E.Ed) degree: Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Bachelor of Education / Science in Education degree (4 year integrated programme): Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Professional Bachelor degree (Architecture, Agriculture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Technology & Veterinary Medicine): Second Class, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Republic of Ireland	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Grade 2), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Italy	Laurea: 84/110, or acceptable equivalent Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale: successful completion
Japan	Bachelor degree: acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Kenya	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Malaysia	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Division ii), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Nigeria	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Pakistan	Master’s degree (following a 4 year Bachelor degree): successful completion
Qatar	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 5.0, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Rwanda	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Saudi Arabia	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 5.0 is achieved, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Singapore	Bachelor degree (including honours): our requirements differ between institutes. Please contact us before you apply. Master’s degree: successful completion
South Africa	Bachelor degree (Honours / NQF level 8): Second Class (Division Two), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
South Korea	Bachelor degree: with acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before applying to see if you have an acceptable GPA Master’s degree: successful completion
Spain	Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado / Ingeniero / Arquitecto (Licenciatura): overall average of 6.0 out of 10 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Título Universitario Oficial de Máster: successful completion
Sri Lanka	Bachelor degree (Special or Professional): Lower Second Honours, or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion
Switzerland	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent Diplom / Diplôme / Diploma or the Lizentiat / Licence / Licenza in an appropriate subject: overall average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects, or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion
Tanzania	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Honours Lower), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Thailand	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 is achieved, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Uganda	Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
United Kingdom	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Lower Division) or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
UAE	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6 out of 4, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
USA	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6 out of 4, or acceptable equivalent Master’s degree: successful completion
Zimbabwe	Bachelor degree (Honours) in an appropriate subject: Second Class (Lower Division), or acceptable equivalent. Master’s degree: successful completion

Acceptable equivalent applies when a university uses different grading systems to those listed. If this applies to you, contact us.

Country	Associated qualifications
Australia	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Bachelor degree (Ordinary/Pass): Credit. Bachelor degree (Ordinary/Pass) plus Graduate Diploma: Pass. Or acceptable equivalents.
Bahrain	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6. Or acceptable equivalent.
Belgium	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS): average of grade D from all subjects taken, or Licentiaat/Licencié (and other two cycle diplomas): met onderscheiding/avec distinction. Or acceptable equivalent.
Bulgaria	Bachelor degree (post-2003): 4.0 out of 6.0. Or acceptable equivalent.
Canada	Bachelor degree (Honours / General): with acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national or provincial level. Please contact us before you apply.
Caribbean	Bachelor degree (awarded by University of the West Indies, University Council of Jamaica, or Accreditation Council of Trinidad): Second Class (Lower Division). Or acceptable equivalent.
Cyprus	Bachelor degree/Ptychio (240 ECTS) with acceptable grade point average (GPA). There is no single grading system used at national level. Please contact us before you apply.
Egypt	Bachelor degree (University-award): at least Very Good. Or acceptable equivalent.
France	Licence (180 ECTS, post-2008): 12 out of 20. Or acceptable equivalent.
Germany	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or Magister Artium/Diplom: 3.0. Or acceptable equivalent.
Ghana	Bachelor degree: Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Hong Kong	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Hungary	Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree): 3.0 out of 5.0. Or acceptable equivalent.
India	Professional Bachelor degree (Architecture, Agriculture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Technology & Veterinary Medicine) or Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (three years of study): Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Indonesia	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5. Or equivalent.
Rep. Ireland	Bachelor degree (Honours): Second Class (Grade 2). Or acceptable equivalent.
Kenya	Bachelor degree: Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Lebanon	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6, or equivalent. Licence: 12 out of 20, or acceptable equivalent.
Malaysia	Bachelor degree: Second Class (Division ii). Or acceptable equivalent.
Netherlands	Bachelor degree (post-2002): average 6.0 out of 10.
Nigeria	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Pakistan	Master's degree (following a 4-year Bachelor degree).
Poland	Licencjat/Inżynier/Bachelor degree (post-2002): Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.71. Or acceptable equivalent.
Portugal	Licenciado: 13 out of 20. Or acceptable equivalent.
Qatar	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.3. Or equivalent.
Romania	Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor): 7.0 out of 10. Or acceptable equivalent.
Rwanda	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Saudi Arabia	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.3. Or equivalent.
Singapore	Bachelor degree (including honours): our requirements differ from institute to institute. Please contact us before you apply.
South Africa	Bachelor degree (Honours/NQF level 8): Second Class (Division Two). Or acceptable equivalent.
Sri Lanka	Bachelor degree (Special or Professional): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
Switzerland	Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or Diplom/Diplôme/Diploma or Lizentiat/Licence/Licenza with an average of 4.0 out of 6.0 from all subjects. Or acceptable equivalent.
Tanzania	Bachelor degree: Honours Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent
Uganda	Bachelor degree: Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent
UAE	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6, or equivalent.
United Kingdom	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent.
USA	Bachelor degree: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.6. Or equivalent.
Vietnam	Master's degree (following a 4-year Bachelor degree).
Zimbabwe	Bachelor degree (Honours): Lower Second Class. Or acceptable equivalent

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