This course introduces international students to conversational medical Maltese focusing on the areas of basic anatomical terminology, doctor/patient communication, understanding patients' symptoms and interacting in a Maltese medical setting.
The course will run from Monday, 8th June 2026 until Friday, 4th September 2026, a total of 12 weeks, with a one-week break between 20th and 24th July 2026. Lectures will be held from Monday to Friday. The schedule of lectures is as follows:
Online sessions (Part 1) will be held between 10:00-14:00 (CET).
Onsite sessions (Part 2) will be held at the following times:
The online registration form will be forwarded to applicants at a later stage. More information on the course can be obtained from this Medical Maltese Leaflet [PDF].
This is the Medical Maltese Proficiency Certificate Exam Syllabus [PDF]. Oral examination session will be held at the University of Malta on Friday, 11th September 2026 (CET). More details to follow.
Details how to activate your UM IT Account [PDF].
