The Preparatory Course is a one-year day course focusing on agricultural Biology and Chemistry. You will be introduced in rural sciences and be considered as probationary students. By studying for this preparatory course, you will learn about the basic science, concepts and practice of farming and cultivation, which will serve as the foundation for the Diploma itself. Topics covered range from principles of agricultural chemistry, agricultural systematics and agricultural biotechnology, to agricultural biochemistry, applied agricultural biotechnology and anatomy and physiology of crops.

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 2021.

For more detailed information pertaining to admission and progression requirements please refer to the bye-laws for the course available here.