PMSCABSFTR2-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Applied Biomedical Science

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time (by Research)

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) from the Faculty of Health Sciences in an area of study which should be directly related to the area in which the research is to be carried out or
a Bachelor's degree obtained with at least a Second Class (Honours) in a discipline deemed by the Board as being closely related to the area of study in which the research is to be carried out or
a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, to be equivalent to the qualifications listed in (a) and (b).

During the first year of the Course, students may be required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for work which may bring them in contact with the clinical environment. 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.

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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.

Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science (by Research) are strongly advised to refer to these instructions.

List of potential research topics and potential supervisors for academic year 2025/26.

It is also advisable for applicants to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form.


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)

ABS5001	Advanced Genetics and Molecular Techniques	5 ECTS
ABS5002	Research, Data Analysis and Interpretation	5 ECTS


Semester 1

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

ABS5030*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2025-26 (October 2025) and continue up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27 (January 2027).

This programme of study is governedby the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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

Interpret genetic data in the context of large-scale studies (association studies family studies, microarray studies).
Distinguish between monogenic disorders and complex disease models and be able to choose different testing approaches based on the model being studied.
Produce and present a piece of scientific writing which could take the form of a paper or a poster.
Criticise appraisal of scientific literature.
Carry out a number of genetic and molecular biology techniques.
Design a research project paying suitable attention to ethical considerations, time-planning, budgeting and scientific knowledge.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 13,400 - Yr 2: NIL

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As a successful graduate, you will be able to enter a career in the applied biomedical science field. You will also have the opportunity to further your postgraduate studies to a doctorate level either locally or abroad.

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