The Faculty of Health Sciences will be offering a number of courses, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, for commencement in October 2026.
Dates for interviews that will be held with applicants for limited number courses (if required, in the event that there are more qualified applicants than the number places available). Applicants considered in terms of the ‘adult learners’ clause are also subject to an interview which date will be directly communicated by the respective department.
Master of Science in Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles (max. 12 students)
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Master of Science in Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing (max. 20 students)
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Master of Science in Midwifery (max. 15 students)
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Master of Science in Nursing
Thursday 17 September 2026
Master of Science in Nursing (Areas of Specialisation):
Cancer Care
Emergency Care (max. 12 students)
Infection Prevention and Control
Perioperative Care (max. 12 students)
Thursday 17 September 2026
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (max. 8 students)
Thursday 10 September 2026
Applied Biomedical Science (max. 24 students)
Thursday 10 September 2026
Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Speech Language Pathology
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Mental Health Nursing (Full-time Day)
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Midwifery (max. 18 students)
Thursday 10 September 2026
Nursing
Monday 14 September 2026
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Occupational Therapy
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Physiotherapy (max. 28 students)
Friday 11 September 2026
Podiatry
Thursday 10 September 2026
Radiography (max. 17 students)
Friday 11 September 2026
Applicants are kindly requested to ensure that they are available on the date. These dates cannot be changed. Administrative staff of the Faculty will contact applicants closer to the date to inform them of the time of the interview. Interviews will be held in person at the Faculty of Health Sciences (Block A, Level 1, Mater Dei Hospital) or online through Zoom or Google Meet.
As potential future health care professionals, students have a duty to provide the relevant information to the Faculty of Health Sciences. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem (that could affect safety of the student him/herself or of others; including patients, clients, students and staff), would be considered to be contrary to the dispositions included in the University Suitability to Practice Regulations.
The Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery provides a medical service to the Faculty of Health Sciences by screening all its students prior to the commencement of clinical placements/practicals. The Faculty of Health Sciences will be informed of the impact of a health problem or impairment, if relevant to the student’s educational needs and/or safety, and if there are any recommendations on support or adjustments that could be of assistance to students.
All students are required to submit the Occupational Health Protocol (OHP) through the online .
An appointment with the doctor is to be arranged through the booking page which will be forwarded to the students in due course.
Please go through the document carefully, follow instructions included therein and upload the required documents.
This Form should be submitted as soon as possible but not later than 30 November 2026. Once submitted, you will be invited to schedule an appointment with the doctor and the occupational health assessment will take place in the office of the Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Once the appointment is confirmed, students are to strictly adhere to the date and time given. You are excused from lectures/seminars/tutorials/etc. to attend the occupational health assessment. If you cannot make the appointment for any valid reason, you are to inform the Faculty Office through email immediately once you receive notification of your appointment: healthsciences@um.edu.mt.
This health assessment is applicable to all students following the Certificate for Graduates of Non-EU/EEA Nursing Programmes, the Preparatory Course for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme (direct entry), the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Medical Physics and Radiation Protection, the Master of Science in Diabetes Care, the Master of Science in Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles and the Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics . Students following particular areas of study within the Master of Science (both mainly taught and mainly research streams) may be directed by the Board to complete this health assessment.
For further details regarding this health assessment kindly contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on healthsciences@um.edu.mt.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science (by Research) are strongly advised to refer to Master of Science (by Research) 福利在线免费.
Access the list [PDF] of potential research topics and potential supervisors for academic year 2026/27
It is also advisable for applicants to submit the completed Expression of Interest Form [PDF].
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing are strongly advised to refer to Criteria for Selection of Applicants for the M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription). Applicants may also access instructions in connection with the submission document [PDF] to support their application.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Midwifery are strongly advised to refer to the Criteria for the Selection of Applicants M.Sc. Midwifery [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription). Applicants may also access instructions in connection with the submission document [PDF] to support their application.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (Areas of Specialisation) are strongly advised to refer to the Criteria for the Selection of Applicants M.Sc. Nursing Areas of Specialisation [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription). Applicants may also access instructions in connection with the submission document [PDF] to support their application.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics are strongly advised to refer to Criteria for the Selection of Applicants M.Sc. in Orthotics and Prosthetics [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription). Applicants may also access instructions in connection with the submission document [PDF] to support their application.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles are strongly advised to refer to Criteria for Selection of Applicants for the M.Sc. Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription). Applicants may also access instructions in connection with the submission document [PDF] to support their application. Please find some FAQ - MSc in Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles [PDF].
Applicants interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Biomedical Science are strongly advised to refer to the criteria for the selection of applicants [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription).
Applicants interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Midwifery are strongly advised to refer to the criteria for the selection of applicants [PDF] (applicable in the case of over-subscription).
Applicants interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy are strongly advised to refer to the criteria for the selection of applicants [PDF](applicable in the case of over-subscription).
Applicants interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiography are strongly advised to refer to the criteria for the selection of applicants [PDF](applicable in the case of over-subscription).
The Faculty will also be offering Continuing Professional Development courses for registered practitioners. Applicants interested in pursing CPD courses are strongly advised to refer to these instructions [PDF].