The list of study-units is updated for Academic Year 2025/26 except where indicated by asterisk (*).
General study-units
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Disease Prevention and Control
4
Year
Ethics for Health Professions
2
Semester 1
IT for Health Care Professionals
2
Semester 2
Ethics for Health Professions and Ethical Dilemmas
4
Year
Health Promotion and Health Education
4
Semester 2
Communication Skills for Health Professions
4
Semester 2
Applied Biomedical Science
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Advanced Practical: Biochemistry and Genetics
8
Semester 2
Advanced Practical: Biochemistry and Genetics
8
Year
Advanced Practical: Cellular Pathology
8
Semester 2
Advanced Practical: Cellular Pathology
8
Year
Advanced Practical: Haematology
8
Semester 2
Advanced Practical: Haematology
8
Year
Advanced Practical: Immunology and Transfusion Medicine
8
Semester 2
Advanced Practical: Immunology and Transfusion Medicine
8
Year
Advanced Practical: Microbiology
8
Semester 2
Advanced Practical: Microbiology
8
Year
Human Communication Sciences and Disorders
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Professional Skills
2
Semester 2
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics for Speech Language Pathology Students
4
Semester 1
Clinical Phonology
2
Semester 1
Fluency Disorders 1
2
Semester 1
Fluency Disorders 2
4
Semester 2
Prevention and Early Intervention of Communication Difficulties
2
Semester 2
Clinical Semantics and Pragmatics
4
Semester 1
Drama/Music/Art Therapy
2
Semester 1
Communication and Mental Health Needs
4
Semester 2
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
4
Semester 2
Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
General Food Microbiology
4
Semester 1
Psychology, Food Issues and Perceptions
4
Semester 2
An Introduction to Food Supply Chain Issues
4
Semester 2
An Introduction to Mathematical Techniques in Food Science
2
Semester 1
Food Production Systems and Safety
6
Semester 1
Organisational and Management Principles
4
Semester 1
Food through the Ages
4
Semester 1
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
6
Semester 2
Lifecycle Nutrition
4
Semester 1
Food Processing
4
Semester 1
Food Physics and Chemistry
4
Semester 2
Food Policy and Sustainability
4
Semester 1
Food Legislation
4
Semester 1
Principles of Health Promotion
6
Semester 1
Mental Health
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Education in Mental Health Nursing
4
Semester 2
Physical Care in Mental Health Nursing
4
Year
Care of the Psychogeriatric Patient
6
Semester 2
Psychiatric Nursing 3
4
Semester 1
Research Study in Mental Health Issues
10
Year
Nursing
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Physiology and Anatomy Related to Care Delivery 1
4
Semester 1
First Aid and Basic Life Support
2
Semester 1
First Aid and Basic Life Support
2
Semester 2
Nursing Individuals with Mental Illness and Conditions
4
Semester 2
Clinical Nursing Skills
5
Semester 1
Complex Clinical Situations
4
Semester 2
Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
4
Semester 1
Nursing the Individual in Varied Contexts 2
6
Semester 1
Advancing Nursing Knowledge Related to Practice
8
Semester 1
Practical Nursing Skills 3
4
Semester 1
Personal Growth and Professional Development 1
4
Semester 1
Practical Placement 3
10
Semester 1
Practical Placement 3
10
Semester 2
Care of the Older Person
4
Semester 2
Empowerment and Engagement
2
Semester 1
Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider)
2
Semester 1
Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider)
2
Semester 2
Clinical Practice 3
16
Semester 1
Clinical Practice 3
16
Semester 2
Comparative Health Care Study
2
Semester 1
Achieving Nursing Competence in EU Practice Settings
10
Semester 1
Achieving Nursing Competence in EU Practice Settings
10
Year
Prehospital Emergency Nursing: Core Concepts and Competencies
5
Semester 2
Occupational Therapy
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Human Occupation Across the Lifespan
4
Semester 2
Foundations of Occupational Therapy 1: Professional Identity, History and Paradigms
4
Semester 1
Practice Placement and Seminar 1
3
Semester 1
Practice Placement and Seminar 2
3
Semester 2
Foundations of Occupational Therapy 2: Terminology Theories and Practice Frameworks
4
Semester 1
Introductory Concepts to Physical and Paediatric Practice
4
Semester 2
Introduction to Psychosocial Dysfunction
4
Year
Basic Clinical Skills
4
Semester 2
Conceplualising Inquiry and Discovery Evidence within Occupational Therapy
2
Semester 2
Practice Placement and Seminar 1
3
Semester 1
Practice Placement and Seminar 2
3
Semester 2
Advanced Psychosocial Clinical Skills
4
Year
Conditions in Psychosocial Dysfunction
4
Semester 1
Advanced Application of Theory in Paediatric Practice
4
Semester 2
Performance Skills and Client Factors in Neurorehabilitation
4
Semester 1
Occupational Performance Areas and Contexts
4
Semester 1
Occupational Therapy in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
4
Semester 2
Conditions of Human Physical Dysfunction
4
Semester 2
Occupational Therapy Practice in Geriatrics
4
Semester 2
Psychopathology
4
Semester 1
Medical Speciality Area: Neurology
2
Semester 1
Medical Speciality Area: Orthopaedics
2
Semester 1
Medical Speciality Area: Paediatrics
2
Semester 1
Interventions in Acute and Sub-acute Medical Care
4
Semester 2
Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Disability
2
Semester 2
Block Practice Placement
10
Semester 2
Assistive Technology
4
Semester 2
Occupation Focused Role Emerging Practice
4
Semester 2
Framing Practice through an Occupation-based Perspective
4
Semester 2
Professional Behaviour and Leadership for Occupational Therapists
4
Semester 1
Aspects of Person-Environment Fit in relation to Occupational Performance
2
Semester 1
Physiotherapy
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Rehabilitation in Surgical Intervention
2
Semester 1
Effective Communication for Physiotherapists
2
Semester 2
Physiotherapy for Pelvic Health
4
Semester 2
Nutrition for Physiotherapists
2
Semester 2
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
4
Semester 1
Oncology and Palliative Care
2
Semester 1
Rehabilitation of the Amputee
2
Semester 2
Development of Critical and Reflective Practice
2
Semester 2
Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation
4
Semester 1
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy 1
4
Semester 1
Physiotherapy in Mental Health
2
Semester 1
Pain Management
2
Semester 1
Clinical Block 1
10
Semester 1
Clinical Block 2
10
Semester 1
Clinical Block 3
10
Semester 2
Clinical Block 4
10
Semester 2
Podiatry
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Physical Therapy
2
Semester 2
Clinical Practice 2
8
Year
High Risk Foot
2
Semester 1
Management of Ulcers
2
Semester 1
Podiatric Anaesthesia
2
Semester 1
Footwear in Health and Disease
4
Semester 1
Advanced Podiatric Clinical Biomechanics
6
Year
Foot Orthotic Fabrication
6
Year
Podiatric Surgery Theory
4
Semester 1
Podiatric Practice
10
Year
Podopaediatrics
4
Semester 1
Sports Medicine
4
Semester 2
Circulatory and Rheumatic Disorders of the Foot
4
Semester 2
Metabolic and Neurological Disorders Affecting the Foot
2
Semester 1
Radiography
Study-unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Clinical Imaging Practice: General and Speciality Imaging
8
Semester 1
Clinical Imaging Practice: General and Speciality Imaging
8
Semester 2
Clinical Imaging Practice: Quality Assurance
2
Semester 1
Clinical Imaging Practice: Quality Assurance
2
Semester 2
Pharmacology and Radiopharmacy for Radiographers
4
Semester 2
Directed Studies
8
Semester 2
Last Updated: 16 October 2025
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The availability of study-units is 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.
The language of instruction at the University of Malta is English (where applicable, that is except for students following study-units in foreign languages), and students are expected to be fluent in the English language which will enable them to successfully complete their Erasmus+ Mobility.
