PMSCCSDFTR4-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Human Communication Sciences and Disorders

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

This course aims to provide you with an opportunity to engage in a research exercise under the supervision of an appointed academic supervisor. This will allow you to develop and refine your scientific knowledge and research skills and will ultimately lead to the write-up of a research-based dissertation. During the course of the research project you will enhance knowledge and research abilities in a specifically chosen area of 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


Semester 1

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

CMT5040*	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 1 of academic year 2025-26 (January 2026).

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 course, you will be able to:

Critically review related scientific literature.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research topic.
Evaluate and demonstrate the relevance of other researchers' findings to the presented work.
Critically evaluate the chosen methodological approach and the results obtained.
Manage a research project, taking into consideration ethical issues, time-planning and budgeting, if relevant.
Effectively organise the collected research data.

Knowledge and Understanding

critically review related scientific literature
identify a gap in the literature
successfully compile a research proposal
demonstrate in
depth understanding of the chosen research topic
demonstrate in-depth understanding of the chosen method/s of data collection and data analysis
appreciate effective ways of presenting research results and findings
critically appraise research findings adequately

Skills

Intellectual skills

evaluate and demonstrate the relevance of other researchers' findings to the presented work
demonstrate an appreciation of ethical issues in research within this field and respond to them appropriately
critically evaluate the chosen methodological approach and the results obtained
present, defend and debate findings

Practical skills

plan and design a research project
manage a research project, taking into consideration ethical issues, time-planning and budgeting, if relevant
effectively organise the collected research data
present information in a structured, accurate and logical manner
produce a potentially publishable piece of scientific writing

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 enter a career in the specialisation of your chosen topic of research. You will also be able to further your research studies to a PhD level.

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