UBSCPTCHFT-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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A pass at Intermediate Level or at Advanced Level in Chemistry.

Admission to this course is also open to applicants:

in possession of a qualification related to the proposed area of study awarded by an institution other than the University of Malta pegged at MQF/EQF Level 4 and comprising not less than 120 ECTS credits, together with a pass at Intermediate Level or at Advanced Level in Chemistry, and a pass at SEC Level at grade 5 or better in Maltese, or
registered as a pharmacy technician with the Pharmacy Council, and have 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a pharmaceutical setting, and a pass at Intermediate Level or at Advanced Level in Chemistry.

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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology is intended to provide you with:

a) An understanding of underlying scientific basis of current and future operations and processes involved in the development, manufacture and handling of medicines and medical devices.

b) Training in an approach to trouble-shoot product and process technologies that are used in the development and use of medicines.

c) Skills in dispensing and compounding of medicines.

In your final year of studies, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge in pharmaceutical technology in a project, laboratory practical and an internship, so as to enable a holistic learning experience that is tested theoretically and practically. You are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe that an international experience will provide you with a more diverse academic journey.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

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

PHR1601	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	8 ECTS
PHR1608	Laboratory Practical 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
PHR1612	Health, Disease and Terminology	6 ECTS
PHR1613	Pharmaceutical Process Technology 1	8 ECTS


Semester 1

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

PHR1602	Compounding and Mathematical Principles	6 ECTS
PHR1606	Career and Personal Development	4 ECTS
PHR1610	Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences 1	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

PHR1605	Communication in Pharmacy	4 ECTS
PHR1611	Internship 1	16 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

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

PHR2605	Production and Operations Management	4 ECTS
PHR2608	Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Manufacture	4 ECTS
PHR2609	Pharmaceutical Process Technology 2	6 ECTS
PHR2612	Medical Devices	4 ECTS
PHR3602	Data Management	6 ECTS


Semester 1

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

PHR2602	Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences	4 ECTS
PHR2606	Medication and Dosage Forms	4 ECTS
PHR2607	Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Materials	4 ECTS
PHR2610	Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences 2	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

PHR2604	Pharmaceutical Quality Control	4 ECTS
PHR2611	Internship 2	16 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 60 credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

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

PHR3601	Project	12 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

PHR3603	Laboratory Practical 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
PHR3611	Internship 3	16 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

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

PHR2601	Pharmaceutical Drug Analysis	6 ECTS
PHR3604	Product Safety, Pharmaceutical Law and Ethics	8 ECTS
PHR3605	Pharmaceutical Validation	4 ECTS
PHR3606	Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance	6 ECTS
PHR3610	Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences 3	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year III: 60 credits
Requirement for successful completion of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology: 180 credits.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology - B.Sc. (Hons) Pharm. Tech. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

As a graduate from this programme, you are trained and educated to work in a variety of areas related to medicines including the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations. You will be able to:

understand the standards required in handling medications
apply chemical principles in the manufacture of medications
apply communication skills required in the pharmaceutical industry and in health service provision institutions
have an accurate processing of instructions and procedures
completely follow written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
follow rules, regulations and standards according to local, European and international requirements.

As a graduate from this programme, you will be trained and educated to work in a variety of areas related to medicines including the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations.

You will be able to:

understand the standards required in handling medications.
apply chemical principles in the manufacture of medications.
apply communication skills required in the pharmaceutical industry and in health service provision institutions.

Skills developed:

accurate processing of instructions and procedures.
ability to completely follow written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
ability to follow rules, regulations and standards according to local, European and international requirements.
ability to use computer systems and to operate IT-driven processes.
ability to deal with details and ensure safety.
communication skills: active listening, speaking skills.
mathematical skills.
understanding and application of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
correct handling, storage and stock maintenance of medicines.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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As a graduate, you will have access to the many career opportunities in the evolving pharmaceutical industry, in pharmaceutical regulatory sciences, research positions and pharmaceutical administration. You may take up further studies through the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Sciences to access leading career positions in the pharmaceutical industry in research, development and launching of medicinal products such as the Qualified Person lead position.

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