UBSCHHSPDL9-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Science

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 to 4 Years

not less than 60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Distance Learning

Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

the Higher Diploma in Health Science or the Diploma in Health Science awarded by the University of Malta or
a professional qualification deemed by Senate to be comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraph (a) and
the licence to practice in the register of the profession concerned, as kept by the relevant regulatory council.

Overseas Applicants may hold a licence to practice awarded by a regulatory body in their country of origin.

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Applications for our February and October intakes have been officially open since the third week in November. You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

The scope of this e-learning programme is to enable qualified health care professionals to develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills through questioning their practice and ultimately becoming more effective in their work. In so doing, they will upgrade their traditional, diploma or higher diploma level professional qualification to a bachelor's level academic qualification. The programme consists of a minimum of 60 ECTS credits* divided into study units carrying a weight of 10 ECTS each. Students need to complete 3 compulsory study units and a minimum of 3 elective study units in order to successfully complete this programme.

UM currently hosts over 1,000 full-time international students and over 450 visiting students. The ever-increasing international students coming from various countries, in recent years, have transformed this 400-year old institution into an international campus.

Given its online nature, this course may be followed by students who do not reside in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage.

Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues in case you are residing in Malta.

The list of study-units which are offered via e-learning may change from year to year. For more information pertaining to study-units offered during each year, students are required to consult the University website by clicking here. One must bear in mind that information is constantly being updated, therefore, students should check the website frequently.

*The number of ECTS credits required to complete the programme depends on the qualification submitted for entry.

Students are required to register for not less than 10 ECTS credits and not more than 40 ECTS credits in any academic year. The list of study-units which are offered via e-learning may change from year to year. For more information pertaining to study-units offered during each year, students are required to consult the University website by clicking here. One must bear in mind that information is constantly being updated, therefore, students should check the website frequently.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Science – B.Sc. (Hons) Health Science - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

On completion of the programme the student will have:

Demonstrated intellectual development on a range of health care related topics

Applied insights and new learning from coursework to their own health care practice

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Developed reflective skills that inform practice within their specific clinical settings

Exercised a range of communication and technological skills

Improved academic writing skills

Developed presentation skills

Managed health care information through effective retrieval, interpretation and utilisation

Demonstrated personal organization and responsibility (including time management)

Planned and carried out health related project-based research activities that demonstrate skill in analysis, synthesis and critical evaluation.

Demonstrated a commitment to own professional development as well as the professional development of health care practitioners in their clinical field.

Applied learning through a range of educational technologies.

Non EU Applicants:

Tuition Fees: TBC

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Graduates of the programme will be prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of health care services. The programme will enable them to build on their experience and develop higher levels of knowledge and skill at an academic level. Graduates of this programme may acquire positions in all parts of the health sector in Malta as well as overseas. Career prospects are diverse, with significant opportunities for professional development and specialisation. Candidates will be eligible for second cycle programmes leading to a Masters degree.

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