Certificate in Foundation Studies in Science (Chemistry)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Certificate in Foundation Studies in Science (Chemistry) will provide you with the knowledge, personal and inter-personal skills and organisational framework, upon which to base your future undergraduate studies. The primary aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge base, transferable skills, linguistic skills and general competence to allow you to progress successfully onto the University of Malta's undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry offered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery respectively. The course offers specific training and support in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English areas where you will require further assistance. The course will provide teaching in the subject areas of chemistry, biology, mathematics, as well as Academic and Technical English. In addition, you will be expected to attend regular tutorial sessions for each subject. The Certificate in Foundation Studies in Science (Chemistry) will provide you with the knowledge, personal and inter-personal skills and organisational framework, upon which to base your future undergraduate studies. The primary aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge base, transferable skills, linguistic skills and general competence to allow you to progress successfully onto the University of Malta's undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry offered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery respectively. The course offers specific training and support in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English areas where you will require further assistance. The course will provide teaching in the subject areas of chemistry, biology, mathematics, as well as Academic and Technical English. In addition, you will be expected to attend regular tutorial sessions for each subject. The Certificate in Foundation Studies in Science (Chemistry) will provide you with the knowledge as well as the personal and inter-p
Career Opportunities
As a certificate holder, you will be eligible to enrol in any of the following courses at the University of Malta: B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry (3 year degree) B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry with Materials (3 year degree) B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Biochemistry (3 year degree)
Program Curriculum
Year 1 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) FST0121 Technical and Academic English Writing 5 ECTS FST0122 Technical and Academic English Reading 5 ECTS FST0511 Research and Reasoning 2 ECTS IFS0125 Technical and Academic English Listening 5 ECTS IFS0126 English Grammar and Logic 5 ECTS IFS0705 Principles of Physical Chemistry 4 ECTS IFS0706 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 4 ECTS IFS0707 Principles of Experimental Chemistry 4 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) FST0606 Human Biology 1 6 ECTS IFS0301 General Mathematics 1 5 ECTS IFS0609 Introduction to Cell Biology 2 ECTS IFS0703 Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry 1 6 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) IFS0302 General Mathematics 2 5 ECTS IFS0708 Principles of Organic Chemistry 4 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the Certificate in Foundation Studies Course Regulations, 2014 under the auspices of the International School for Foundation Studies.
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements The Course shall be open to all applicants who: present a secondary and/or high school certificate issued abroad and who studied within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc.) and satisfy the University English language requirement as published on the University official website at the time of applications and are in possession of qualifications allowing access to an undergraduate course in the selected discipline in the country where such qualifications originate, but are deemed to require further study to be admitted to undergraduate degree courses at the University of Malta. At the discretion of the Board, applicants shall be required to pass an interview and/or a written test. Applicants who are deemed ineligible to join the Course may be allowed by the Board to enrol as students in the Foundation Commencement Programme which is detailed in Appendix I to the regulations for the Course. EU, non-EU and Maltese dual citizens who previously studied abroad and then join higher secondary schools in Malta for more than one year shall not be admitted to the Course. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. 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-
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€6,600 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 1 year
- Credits 62
