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

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Rural Sciences and Food Systems

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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Admission to this course is also open to applicants in possession of the Diploma in Agriculture awarded by the University of Malta.

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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Rural Sciences and Food Systems is a three-year full-time day course with a total of 180 ECTS (credits). The course includes several areas ranging from the basic rural sciences (cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, soil, water, microbiology and genetics) to more applied rural sciences (farm animals, crops, biotechnology, herb science, aquaculture and food systems). Other aspects include analytical skills in measurement (physics, mathematics, modelling and data mining/management/processing), Mediterranean Agro-ecosystems resource management, policy and regulation (economics, marketing, policies, legislation and environmental stewardship). During the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and multicultural academic journey. In your final year, you will be able to demonstrate your acquired knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Semester 1

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

AGR1300	Physics and Mathematics for Agricultural Sciences	6 ECTS	(NC)
EMP1014	Environmental Data Processing	4 ECTS
RFS1001	Introduction to Academic Skills in Rural Sciences	2 ECTS
RFS1100	Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Rural Sciences	6 ECTS	(NC)
RFS1200	Chemistry for the Rural Sciences	6 ECTS	(NC)
RFS1402	Rural Management	4 ECTS
SOR0210	Data Treatment and Probability	2 ECTS


Semester 2

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

AGR1401	Introduction to the Mediterranean Food and Agro-Ecosystems	6 ECTS
LIN1063	Academic Reading and Writing in English	2 ECTS
RFS1101	Concepts of Genetics for Rural Sciences	6 ECTS
RFS1102	Microbiology for Rural Sciences	6 ECTS
RFS1401	Rural and Environmental Economics	4 ECTS
RFS1700	Soil and Water Resources	6 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

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

AGR2602	Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals	9 ECTS
RFS2500	Anatomy and Physiology of Crops	6 ECTS
RFS2600	Livestock Housing and Management	9 ECTS
RFS2701	Soil and Water Management	6 ECTS


Semester 2

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

AGR2550	Field Crop Production	6 ECTS
RFS2100	Biotechnology for Rural Sciences	5 ECTS
RFS2150	Plant Propagation Techniques	9 ECTS
RFS2200	Animal Nutrition	6 ECTS
RFS2400	Introduction to Food Science	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

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

AGR3016	Independent Studies in Agricultural Sciences	9 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

AGR3501	Strategies and Methods of Plant Protection	6 ECTS
AGR3800	Environmental Stewardship	6 ECTS
RFS3403	Marketing in Agriculture	6 ECTS
RFS3561	Mediterranean Genetic Resources	6 ECTS
RFS3600	Aquaculture Management	6 ECTS


Semester 2

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

AGR3300	Agro-System Modelling	6 ECTS
RFS3010	Rural Science in Industry	5 ECTS
RFS3401	Agricultural Trade Policies and Legislation in the Mediterranean Food Systems	6 ECTS
RFS3560	Herb Science and Natural Products	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

Requirement for award of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Rural Sciences and Food Systems: 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - B.Sc. (Hons) - in Rural Sciences and Food Systems under the auspices of the Institute of Earth Systems.

By the end of the course, you will:

Have a sound multidisciplinary scientific basis.
Possess the appropriate professional knowledge to manage and consult on technical and economic aspects of the field.
Understand the principles related to the field.
Effectively discuss concepts and theories about Mediterranean Agro-ecosystems Management.
Carry out reports by using the appropriate lexical knowledge related to the field and apply that knowledge to practice.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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You will be offered a strong curriculum aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities for the Management and Stewardship of Sustainable Agriculture in the Mediterranean region. As a graduate, you would qualify to hold positions in National agencies, such as Ministries, Governmental Departments, Banks, Farmer Co-operatives, Agri-Food Industries and International agencies. You may also pursue further studies locally or abroad on completion of this course.

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