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October 2018 |
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Preparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture |
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| COURSE CODE |
UPRCAGRFT |
LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK LEVEL
DURATION
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
TOTAL ECTS CREDITS
COORDINATOR
Short Cycle Qualification
Not Applicable
1 Year
Full-time
60
Anthony Sacco
| COURSE OVERVIEW |
The Preparatory Course is a one-year day course focusing on agricultural Biology and Chemistry. The students are also introduced to topics in rural sciences. During this year, students are considered as probationary. |
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES |
Students will be specifically prepared to follow the Diploma Course. They will be able to understand the science behind the rural activities, to present a short report and to prepare and deliver a presentation on an agricultural topic. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO FURTHER STUDY |
At this point the students are not yet prepared to manage a rural situation or follow further studies. The Preparatory Course is specifically designed to students who intend to follow the Diploma Course. |
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ADMISSION AND
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS |
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of: (a) six passes at grade 5 or better at Secondary Education Certificate Level, including Maltese, English Language, Mathematics and a science subject or (b) a diploma obtained from the College of Agriculture of the Department of Education with a grade of merit or better, or a similar qualification which, in the opinion of the Board, is equivalent to this qualification.
The admission requirements are applicable for courses commencing in October
2018.
For more detailed information pertaining to admission and progression requirements please refer to the bye-laws for the course available here.
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| COURSE FEES |
| Local/EU/EEA Applicants: |
No fees apply
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| Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants: |
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800 |
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Click here to access the Programme of Study applicable from 2018/9.
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Last Updated: 24 March 2021
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The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints.
Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.
Unless for exceptional approved reasons, no changes to the programme of study for a particular academic year will be made once the students' registration period for that academic year begins.
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20 January 2026
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