Certificate in Foundation Studies in Health Sciences (Nursing)

Certificate in Foundation Studies in Health Sciences (Nursing)

Course Title

Certificate in Foundation Studies in Health Sciences (Nursing)

MQF Level

4

Duration and Credits

1 Year

62 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

The Course shall be open to all applicants who:

  1. present a secondary and/or high school certificate issued abroad and who studied within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc.) and
  2. satisfy the Universityҳ English language requirement as published on the Universityҳ official website at the time of applications and and
  3. are in possession of qualifications allowing access to an undergraduate course in the selected discipline in the country where such qualifications originate, but
  4. are deemed to require further study to be admitted to undergraduate degree courses at the University of Malta,

provided that the Health Sciences programme, referred to in paragraph (1) of regulation 6 of the regulations for the Course, shall be open only to qualified applicants from non-EU/EEA countries in terms of agreements signed by the University with the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to qualified nationals from other non-EU/EEA countries.

At the discretion of the Board, applicants shall be required to pass an interview and/or a written test.

Applicants who are deemed ineligible to join the Course may be allowed by the Board to enrol as students in the Foundation Commencement Programme which is detailed in Appendix I to the regulations for the Course.

EU, non-EU and Maltese dual citizens who previously studied abroad and then join higher secondary schools in Malta for more than one year shall not be admitted to the Course.

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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 Certificate in Foundation Studies Programme will provide you with the knowledge as well as the personal and inter-personal skills and organisational framework upon which to base your future undergraduate nursing studies. The primary aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge base, transferable skills, linguistic skills and general competence to allow you to progress successfully onto the University of Malta's undergraduate Nursing course. The course has been planned in such a way that it offers you specific training and support in those core areas where further assistance in required.

 
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)
 
FST0511 Research and Reasoning 2 ECTS    
FST0550 Introduction to Psychology 4 ECTS    
IFS0512 Medical and Academic English Reading 5 ECTS    
IFS0514 Medical and Academic English Listening 5 ECTS    
IFS0516 Medical and Academic English Writing 5 ECTS    
IFS0517 Grammar and Medical Terminology 5 ECTS    
MAL0015 Medical Maltese 8 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE0012 Foundations of Chemistry and Biochemistry 2 ECTS    
NUR0224 Physiology and Anatomy Related to Care Delivery 1 4 ECTS    
NUR0229 Personal Development 4 ECTS    
NUR1010 Academic Searching, Reading and Writing in the Health Sciences 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
NUR0231 Caring for the Individual in Acute Settings 4 ECTS    
NUR0233 Physiology and Anatomy Related to Care Delivery 2 4 ECTS    
NUR0234 Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills 4 ECTS    

 

This programme of study is governed by the Certificate in Foundation Studies Course Regulations, 2014 under the auspices of the International School for Foundation Studies.

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

  • Describe basic concepts in human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and explain how these principles can be applied in therapeutics in patient care delivery
  • Describe the appropriate actions in serious incidents, and those involving multiple casualties
  • Grasp the foundations of reflective practice
  • Calculate appropriate dosages, drug concentrations and pH of solutions
  • Assess an emergency situation quickly and calmly and administer appropriate care for life-threatening injuries
  • Conduct a search for scientific literature related to evidence in nursing practice

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 6,600

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As a certificate holder, you will be eligible to join the B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing at the University of Malta.

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