UCGNENURPTD-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Certificate for Graduates of Non-EU/EEA Nursing Programmes

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

30 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

a qualification in Nursing deemed suitable by the Board of Studies and recognized at least at Level 5 on the Malta and European Qualifications Frameworks or
a professional qualification deemed by Senate to be comparable to the qualification indicated in paragraph (a) or
a qualification in Nursing recognized at Level 4 on the Malta and European Qualifications Frameworks together with a qualification in an area related to Nursing recognized at Level 5 on the Malta and European Qualifications Frameworks. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete additional study-units.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants shall be required to provide evidence that they are in possession of the licence to practice as a nurse awarded by the relevant regulatory council of the country from where the qualification referred to in the above paragraphs was awarded.

The number of students shall be limited to 20 students. Capping applies to both full-time and part-time modes. 20 students will be accepted to the course independently of whether they opt for the full-time or part-time mode of study. Qualified applicants shall be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

Once accepted to the Course, students are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The Certificate programme addresses the gaps between the undergraduate training of nurses qualified in non-EU/EEA countries and the requirements for nurse training stipulated by EU regulations. Through a combination of study-units the programme is adjusted to meet your specific needs as an applicant, after an evaluation of your qualifications. The topics covered throughout the programme span across multiple facets of nursing care delivery. These encompass both health and social care issues, and range across the primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings. The core components of the programme address the over-arching requirements of the EU directive, and will enable you to consolidate your clinical competencies, to understand different healthcare systems, and to work as a nurse in healthcare systems within an EU-member state. You will also pursue a set of theoretical study-units selected as required from a wide array of study-units which address a range of clinical specialities.

In addition to the compulsory study-units (22 ECTS), students are required to choose 8 ECTS from the elective study-units as indicated by the Board of studies, to a total of 30 ECTS credits.


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

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

NUR3242	Advancing Clinical Skills	5 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4149	Achieving Nursing Competence in EU Practice Settings	10 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

NUR1505	Clinical Nursing Skills	5 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3901	Comparative Health Care Study	2 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

NUR1007	Nursing the Older Adult	4 ECTS
NUR1218	Evidence in Nursing Practice	2 ECTS
NUR2218	Empowerment and Engagement	2 ECTS
NUR3156	Mental Health Care	4 ECTS
NUR4410	Community Care of the Elderly	6 ECTS
NUR4411	Community Care of the Elderly Related to Practice	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

NUR1234	Nursing Individuals with Mental Illness and Conditions	4 ECTS
NUR2216	Care of the Older Person	4 ECTS
NUR4420	Advanced Communication Skills	6 ECTS

Requirement for award of Certificate for Graduates of Non-EU/EEA Nursing Programmes: 30 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Certificate for Gradutes of Non-EU/EEA Nursing Programmes under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to work in any health and social care setting in a culturally competent manner, which accommodates an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks of a respective setting, country and population.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge about the main health concerns in populations across the European region and prevalent trends of managing common health conditions and diseases.
Think and evaluate critically in the course of assimilating and applying knowledge and skills to any one specific care setting or type of patient / client.
Deliver care as a safe independent practitioner in all areas of care delivery which the EU directive identifies, that is surgical and medical settings, community and primary health, child and maternity, mental health and geriatric settings.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 5,400

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If you successfully complete this programme and graduate, you can apply for registration as a nurse with the Maltese Council of Nurses and Midwives subject to other non-academic requirements determined by the Council. You can also pursue CPD and further education opportunities which are available for registered nurses, provided that you successfully complete this programme.