The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in collaboration with the Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani (ACOI) will be offering a Master Programme in Laparoscopic Surgery. This Programme is offered in English on Part-Time basis.
This Masters Programme provides highly specialised and advanced theoretical and clinical training in Laparoscopic Surgery. This course is offered on part-time basis over 6 semesters in 2 years. The 90 ECTS credits are distributed as follows:
Taught study-units (36 ECTS credits): All taught study-units will be held at the University of Malta with the exception of SUR5400 which will be held in Modena Italy.
Clinical study-units (24 ECTS credits): This training in Laparoscopic Surgery will be offered by the Associazone Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani (ACOI) in highly specialised hospitals in Italy. (Costs of travel and accommodation are not included in the course fee.)
Dissertation (30 ECTS credits): Candidates are expected to submit a dissertation (circa 25000 words). The subject area will be chosen in conjunction with their assigned supervisor.
This Programme is eligible for tax incentives offered under the Get Qualified Scheme. To apply for this scheme applicants should refer to the following link.
Candidates may have to undergo an interview. A bursary will be offered to the two best performing applicants.
Further details are available in the Programme of Studies.