Faculty of Medicine & Surgery

Medical Elective Programme

Medical Elective Programme

Medical Electives at the University of Malta

Medical Elective Placements at Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

The Medical Elective Programme at the University of Malta offers international medical students registered at overseas universities the opportunity to gain valuable clinical exposure within a dynamic European healthcare system.

Our supervised medical elective placements are held at Mater Dei Hospital, Malta's renowned hospital, and affiliated public healthcare facilities across a wide range of clinical specialties.

Why Choose the University of Malta?

  • A Wide Clinical Exposure: Experience a wide exposure to different clinical settings without language barriers.

  • Broad Clinical Exposure in One Hub: Experience a wide diversity of medical cases within a single centralized hospital campus, eliminating the hassle of long commutes between placement sites.

  • Mediterranean Lifestyle: Experience rich history, warm climate, and vibrant Maltese culture during your clinical placement.

  • Global Student Community: Connect, collaborate, and socialize with international medical students visiting from around the world.

Contact us to get to know more

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https://www.um.edu.mt/ms/medicalelectives/