PMSCCBMPDR9-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Clinical Biomechanics

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (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),

provided that for the Clinical Biomechanics area of study, applicants in possession of a first degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) in a discipline deemed by the Board as being related to the area of study in which the research is to be carried out shall be considered as eligible.

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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This course is aimed at you if you are involved in the assessment of musculoskeletal function. This programme will be delivered through two main aspects: a 10 ECTS Research Methods study unit together with an 80 ECTS supervised independent research as per Faculty of Health Sciences bye-laws that govern this type of programme. This will ensure that you will attain the expertise necessary to perform clinical biomechanics data acquisition and analysis related to their speciality-research.

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 2024/25.

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)

HSC5111	Research Methods for Health Care Professionals	10 ECTS
POD5030*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 (October 2024) and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27 (June 2027).

This programme of study is governed by 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 programme, you will be able to:

relate theoretical to practical aspects;
critically evaluate research in the field;
develop research protocols utilizing biomechanical tools;
develop and justify examination protocols based on understanding of the biomechanics of the human body;
define and carry out an appropriate literature search critically published relevant literature;
develop and conduct a research project by applying scientific principles, methods and knowledge pertaining to clinical biomechanics.

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

Relate theoretical to practical aspects of clinical biomechanics
Critically evaluate research in the field
Develop research protocols utilizing a range of specialized biomechanical tools
Develop and justify examination protocols based on an understanding of the biomechanics of the human body.
Define and carry out an appropriate literature search, critically appraising published relevant literature
Develop and conduct research projects by applying scientific principles, methods and knowledge pertaining to clinical biomechanics.
Apply knowledge of biomechanics to pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
Reliably use innovative biomechanical acquisition and measurement methods during both research and clinical practice.
Critically evaluate the importance of innovative treatment modalities with regards to human movement in health and disease.
communicate effectively between multiple health care professionals and engineers due to the nature of the structure of the course.

At the end of this course of study, you should be able to competently perform motion analysis acquisition, including kinematic and kinetic examinations utilizing the latest technology available for clinical biomechanics. Other practical competencies include the writing and interpretation of clinical biomechanics reports, including electromyographic data, foot pressure mapping and force measurement data, which are integrated within kinematic reports.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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This master programme will provide you expertise in a very specific research area in which there is a worldwide lack of available professionals, thus increasing your employability prospects both locally and internationally. If you graduate successfully, you will have the opportunity to proceed to a PhD in a related area of study both locally and abroad.

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