IELTS: a minimum of 6.0 in each element
TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (iBT): a writing score of at least 24
† TOEFL Internet-Based
††Academic IELTS
††† Cambridge Certificates: a pass at a Grade C or better is required
The course is intended to provide an advanced level of education, training and research for graduates in Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science and any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies, and enables candidates to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic, clinical and industrial settings.
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YEAR ONE
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)
PAT5953, Research Methodology, 5 ECTS,
PHB5030, Molecular Biology and Genetics, 8 ECTS,
Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.
PAT5823, Medical Genetics Course (Webcast) 1, 2 ECTS,
PAT5824, Medical Genetics Course (Webcast) 2, 2 ECTS,
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
PAT5806*, Research Seminars, 5 ECTS,
PAT5825*, Dissertation, 60 ECTS,
Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.
SOR0210, Data Treatment and Probability, 2 ECTS,
SOR1211, Probability, 2 ECTS,
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
PAT5828, Molecular Pathology, 8 ECTS,
Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.
SOR0210, Data Treatment and Probability, 2 ECTS,
SOR0220, Elementary Statistical Theory, 2 ECTS,
SOR1221, Sampling and Estimation, 2 ECTS,
The programme allows graduates to pursue further studies at doctorate level. The majority of graduates continued their studies locally and internationally. Graduates have also taken career opportunities at the Child Development Unit (psychologist), University of Malta (as research in funded projects) and Malta Council for Science and Technology (scientific policy).
The Malta College of Pathologists encourages and supports the pursuit of a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences and successful graduates will benefit from a ONE year (1) exemption from the required Postgraduate Training Programme for such specialty.
Health insurance - EUR €200 per year
