Master of Pharmacy - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Pharmacy

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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The Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science comprising 240 ECTS credits, obtained with at least Second Class Honours.

Applicants in possession of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science) obtained with Third Class Honours shall be eligible to apply if they submit a portfolio covering three years' practice in an area related to Pharmacy.

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Requires the submission of a valid Registration Licence to practise.

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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.

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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.

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The course consists of three semesters and is taken by graduates in possession of the 4 year BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science degree. It gives an entry-level professional pharmacy degree. It supports students to integrate skills in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmaceutical practice so as to practice in a wide variety of settings including community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical administrative institutions, pharmaceutical regulatory sciences and the pharmaceutical industry.


Semester 2 and Summer Semester
PHR5514**	Pharmacy Practice Synoptic Study-Unit	40 ECTS
PHR5515**	Clinical Pharmacy	20 ECTS
** Study-units PHR5514 and PHR5515 are expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continue in the Summer Semester of academic year 2024-25.

Semester 2

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

PHR5123	Dissertation	30 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continues up to the end of 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 Pharmacy - M.Pharm. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Interpret and evaluate patient data in relation to prescription of medicines and the patient's overall needs while liaising with other healthcare professionals.
Participate in pharmaceutical regulatory processes that ensure efficacy, safety and quality of medicinal products and pharmaceutical processes.
Promote health, wellness and disease prevention.
Manage medication distribution and inventory control in the light of pharmaceutical processes including risk management strategies./li>
Critically analyse evidence and literature./li>
Analyse and interpret data, dissemination of results and research report writing.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400

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Graduates will be able to register as a pharmacist and practise as a pharmacist in community pharmacies, hospital settings and the pharmaceutical industry. Successful completion of the course will allow graduates to further their studies with a specialised Masters or Doctorate degree.

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