This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar’s website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.
This course is intended to provide an advanced level of education, training and research for graduates in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery and any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. The course enables students to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic and clinical setting. Students will be required to find a local supervisor and submit a research proposal upon applying in order for the application to be referred for consideration.
This Master of Science Course, which is mainly by Research, will allow candidates to specialize in their chosen area of studies. The core subjects of the course are Research Methodology and Research Seminars. The Seminars ensure that the candidates are aware of the research in the biomedical area within the University of Malta and other collaborating institutes.
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PAT5953* | Research Methodology | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
*This study-unit may be replaced by an alternative study-unit as directed by the Board.   | |||||
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MDS5100** | Dissertation | 80 ECTS   |   | ||
PAT5806*** | Research Seminars | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
**Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of the course.***Study-unit PAT5806 starts in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-5 and continues up to the end of Semester 2 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 - M.Sc. – under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.