Master of Science in Surgery - L-Università ta' Malta

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

5 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (by Research)

This course is intended to provide an advanced level of education, training and research if you are a graduate in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery and any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. The course enables you to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic and clinical setting. You 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 your chosen area of studies. The core subjects of the course are Research Methodology and Research Seminars. The Seminars ensure that you are aware of the research in the biomedical area within the University of Malta and other collaborating institutes.

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Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, or

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

the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) with at least Second Class (Honours), or

the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science) with a classification of Second Class Honours or better, or

the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the Faculty of Science, with at least Second Class (Honours), or

at least a Second Class (Honours) degree in a discipline related to health science, or

a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, to be equivalent to the qualifications listed in (a) to (f) above.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to registration for the Course may also be admitted provided that they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme.

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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.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

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.

Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 5 Semesters of part-time study.

Students will be required to register for the study-units as directed by the board.


Semester 2

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

MDS5100*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
PAT5806**	Research Seminars	5 ECTS
PAT5953***	Research Methodology	5 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2027-28. Study-unit PAT5806 starts in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2027-28. * Study-unit PAT5953 starts in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27. This study-unit may be replaced by an alternative study-unit as directed by the Board.

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.

The following are a sample of the skills that you will be able to undertake in the workplace, provided that you graduate successfully from the course:

dentify and select appropriate source material including data from primary sources.
Analyse, reflect upon, critique and evaluate the information and data collected.
Explain the routine sources of data commonly available.
Analyse the different types and uses of the different survey methods.
Appraise statistical output in existing literature.
Conduct morbidity projections.

Non EU Applicants:

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

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The course is intended if you are an employee, or are seeking to become an employee, with Life Science companies targeting the development of new drugs to treat various disorders. This course is also intended if you work with pharmaceutical companies, hospital laboratories, health ministry and ministry for social policy.

Potential to continue studies at Ph.D. level at University is also available if you are a successful graduate.

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