PMSCPRGPDT9-2023-4-F - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Sciences

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy with at least Second Class Honours or

the degree of Master of Pharmacy or

the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology with at least Second Class Honours or

a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours in any other area of study which the Board deems to be relevant, or the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery obtained at least two years prior to registration in the Course, or the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery or

the degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards or

a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy or in any other area which the Board deems to be relevant, obtained with Third Class Honours, if they are also in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

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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.

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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 course aims to prepare you as an eventual graduate with the skills to handle data and scientific writing, and to provide an opportunity for specialisation in one of five areas; Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, and Pharmacy Administration and Marketing. In your final year, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge through a placement unit and by carrying out a dissertation with a topic of your choice.


Semester 2 (February 2024 - June 2024)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

PHR5001*	Research Methodology	5 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to choose study-units to the value of 25 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer below.

PHR5004*	Pharmacoeconomics	5 ECTS
PHR5005*	Industrial Pharmacy	5 ECTS
PHR5006*	Ward Pharmacy	5 ECTS
PHR5010*	Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences	5 ECTS
PHR5011*	Pharmacovigilance	5 ECTS
PHR5030*	Qualified Person Requirements: Pharmacognosy	5 ECTS
PHR5031*	Qualified Person Requirements: Pharmaceutical Technology	5 ECTS
PHR5032*	Qualified Person Requirements: Pharmaceutical Chemistry	5 ECTS
PHR5033*	Qualified Person Requirements: Applied Physiology and Biochemistry	5 ECTS
PHR5040*	Pharmacy Administration	5 ECTS
* These study-units start in Semester 2 of academic year 2023-24 and continue in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25.


Semester 2 (February 2025 - June 2025)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

PHR5003**	Dissertation	30 ECTS
PHR5021***	Placement	5 ECTS

Students are required to choose ONE area of specialisation from the following:

PHR5008***	Specialisation in Industrial Pharmacy	20 ECTS
PHR5013***	Specialisation in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences	20 ECTS
PHR5014***	Specialisation in Hospital Pharmacy	20 ECTS
PHR5015***	Specialisation in Pharmacy Administration, Management and Marketing	20 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to choose ONE Elective Study-Unit from the following:

PHR5016***	Medical Cannabis Science	20 ECTS
PHR5018***	Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Outcomes	5 ECTS
Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continues up to the end of the third year. * These study-units start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continue in Semester 1 of academic year 2025-26.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science in Pharmacy under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Identify factors that influence effectiveness, safety and rational use of medicines.
Participate and lead policy-making decisions in the fields of hospital pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, industrial pharmacy, pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance and Qualified Persons Requirements.
Conduct literature review and adopt appropriate referencing techniques.
Develop scholarly reports and dissemination of research results by adopting academic writing skills.
Establish a pattern for reflective analysis and gap analysis to identify weaknesses, and opportunities in developing and restricting pharmaceutical processes.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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The course is intended if you would like to pursue a managerial career in a decision-making position in pharmaceutical processes, or wish to read for a Doctor of Philosophy.

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