PMSURPET6-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Surgery

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery or
a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, to be equivalent to the qualification listed in (a).

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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.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

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.

The degree will help prepare you as a medical trainee in doing your basic surgical or anaesthetic training to develop your academic and scientific skills. It would also serve as a stepping stone to academia or also to higher surgical training, bridging the gap between the basic science and clinical fields of Medicine and Surgery.


Semester 1

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

PAT5400	Fundamentals of Laboratory Science	5 ECTS
PHL5503	Research Methods	5 ECTS
SUR5200	Critical Care Management in a Surgical Setting	5 ECTS


Semester 2

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

PAT5401	Translating Research to Clinical Practice	5 ECTS
SUR5100	Applied Surgical Anatomy and Physiology	5 ECTS
SUR5201	Evidence-Based Perioperative Care	5 ECTS


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)

SUR5300*	Dissertation	60 ECTS

* Study-unit SUR5300 starts in Semester 1 of academic year 2025-26 and continues 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 Degree of Master of Surgery - M.Ch. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

The programme will enable you to:

Describe the epidemiological principles in surgical practice.
Understand the various statistical techniques and apply them to data analysis.
Discuss research ethics and the application of law in terms of surgical practice.
Carry out a critical appraisal of the academic literature.
Explain the current knowledge of tumours including the use of tumour markers, tumour growth and spread, the surgical and other modes of treatment, and reconstruction following such treatment.
Discuss the prevention and treatment of sepsis in the surgical environment, including the ward, operating theatre and intensive care setting.

Describe the epidemiological principles in surgical practice.
Understand the various statistical techniques and apply them to data analysis.
Discuss research ethics and the application of law in terms of surgical practice.
Carry out a critical appraisal of the academic literature.
Explain the current knowledge of tumours including the use of tumour markers, tumour growth and spread, the surgical and other modes of treatment, and reconstruction following such treatment.
Discuss the prevention and treatment of sepsis in the surgical environment, including the ward, operating theatre and intensive care setting.
Describe the principles of cardiovascular, lung and renal physiology and their application to the acutely ill patient.
Discuss the pathophysiology and management of the patient airway.
Explain the current theories of pain physiology, management of acute and chronic pain and postoperative pain control.
The clinical use of non-steroidal anti inflammatories, opiates, muscle relaxants and related drugs in surgical operation.
Discuss the postoperative care of patients, including drains, intravenous fluids, patient mobilization and nutrition.
Discuss the prevention and treatment of common postoperative complications such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Understand the process of selection of patients for anaesthesia and contraindications for anaesthesia.
Select a topic for independent study, commence background reading and draft a research proposal.
Undertake laboratory or bench work under supervision, collect results and analyse them statistically.
Be able to propose and discuss mechanisms to explain the results and write a dissertation of 35,000 to 40,000 words.

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 successful graduate, you will have entry to higher specialist training rotations in surgical disciplines, which is highly competitive both locally and overseas.