PMSCMLMPDR3-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science (by Research)

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:

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A first cycle degree obtained with at least a Second Class (Honours) or Category II classification, in an area related to the life sciences or any other area of study deemed relevant by the board.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to their application for the Course may also be admitted, provided that they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least a Second Class (Honours) or Category II classification, in an area related to the life sciences or any other area of study deemed relevant by the board.

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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.

The Master of Science in Molecular Medicine is a programme offered by the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking that provides an introductory route through one of the many research groups that tackles a number of molecules and cell pathways that are responsible for cell function, both in health and disease. The fusion of cells throughout a human's lifetime are grouped into 250 different cell types which are then further categorised into four basic tissues, providing a complex organ system that makes up the body as a whole. Understanding the molecular aspects that give rise to orchestrated cell function is a means to be better informed in enhancing and providing novel ways to treat diseases, such a cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke and neurodegenerative disorders, the four major causes of a premature end to life.


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)

MMB5200*	Dissertation	85 ECTS
MMB5201	Seminar in Molecular Medicine	5 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Centre for Molecular Medicine & Biobanking.

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

critically engage with the conceptual complexities of molecular medicine.
be conversant with the theoretical frameworks developed to explain molecular pathways within cells and the advantages and disadvantages of the laboratory methods to do so
explain molecular pathways and signalling aspects in the cell and systems both in a normal context and that associated with disease and hence have a better insight on what works in the laboratory and that in the clinic.
critically evaluate the evidence on effective molecular interventions in addressing disease.

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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As a graduate of this programme, you will be geared for the exciting and expanding field of molecular medicine. The M.Sc. will foster eligibility as a potential PhD candidate in the area of addictions.