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.
The subject areas of this programme correspond to the Departments of the Faculty, and to the research interests and activities within each and inter-disciplinary themes, in which guidance and supervision can be offered, and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Faculty. You will typically follow a short-directed reading component, deliver a presentation related to the research, and embark on the preparation of a dissertation, based on work of an advanced or original nature undertaken by you.
the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery - B.Ch.D. - with at least Second Class (Honours) or the degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards or
the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) with at least Second Class (Honours) in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology or
the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) with at least Second Class (Honours) with Chemistry, or Biology, or Chemistry with Materials, as one of the main areas of study or
a degree with at least Second Class (Honours) in a discipline related to health science or
a degree with at least Second Class (Honours) in an area of study which the Board deems to be relevant to the proposed area of study.
The admission of applicants under paragraphs (c) to (e) may be made conditional on the results of an interview conducted for the purpose.
In cases where an applicant lacks essential knowledge in particular areas not covered in his/her first degree, the Faculty Board may require the applicant to follow and pass supplementary study-units at level 4 or lower to which not more than 12 ECTS credits are assigned.
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.
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 .
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.
In addition to the study-units indicated in the programme, students may be required to register for up to 12 ECTS credits in supplementary study-units as directed by the Board.
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)
Discuss a research problem in a structured fashion as demanded by the relevant research methodologies.
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge on the research activity being undertaken.
Deliver learned contributions to the area under study.
Identify and select the generic skills required to indulge in research activities by applying them effectively to fulfil research objectives.
Skills
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Search for existing knowledge from various sources.
Critically review, analyse and discuss research papers.
Compile a literature review.
Define research problems and frame research hypotheses.
Write research proposals and technical papers or reports.
Apply research methodologies.
Collect, analyse and evaluate experimental data.
Deliver oral presentations on the work performed.
Describe the scientific work performed in a written manner by means of technical reports, publications and a dissertation.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 13,400 - Yr 2: NIL
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The degree will further prepare you for research on Dental Sciences. The introduction of this course will enable you to further your knowledge in selected dental topics.
The faculty also offers the facility to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy.
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