Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences is offered as five distinct Streams:Mainly Research - Full-Time:Haematology - 3 SemestersMolecular Biology and Genetics - 3 SemestersNeuroscience - 3 SemestersMainly Research - Part-Time:Haematology - 6 Semesters (DAY)Molecular Biology and Genetics - 6 Semesters (DAY)Cell Therapy and Tissue Banking - 6 Semesters (DAY)Mainly Taught - Part-Time:Microbiology - 6 Semesters (DAY)The course is intended to provide you 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 you to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic, clinical and industrial settings. The course is intended to provide you 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 you to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic, clinical and industrial settings.
Career Opportunities
The programme allows you to pursue further studies at doctorate level. The majority of past 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. If you are a successful graduate, you will benefit from a ONE-year (1) exemption from the required Postgraduate Training Programme for such specialty.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 6 Semesters of part-time study. Students will be required to register for the study-units as directed by the board. In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to register for 4 ECTS credits from the list of elective study-units on offer during the duration of the course. Students will be asked to register for elective 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) PAT5030 Human Genomics and Genetics Medicine 8 ECTS PAT5301 Diagnostic Microbiology 10 ECTS PAT5827 Molecular Techniques 6 ECTS PAT5953 Research Methodology 5 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations 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 PAT5826 * Dissertation 30 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) SOR0210 Data Treatment and Probability 2 ECTS SOR1211 Probability 2 ECTS * Study-unit PAT5806 and PAT5826 are exprected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27 and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2028-29. Semester 2 Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) SOR0210 Data Treatment and Probability 2 ECTS SOR0220 Elementary Statistical Theory 2 ECTS SOR1221 Sampling and Estimation 2 ECTS Year 2 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) PAT5302 Microbiology and Disease 8 ECTS P
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery or the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery or the degree of Master of Dental Surgery or any other degree in an area of study which the Faculty Board deems to be relevant, with at least Second Class (Honours), including the degrees of Bachelor of Science of the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Health Sciences, the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science, and the degree of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). The Faculty Board may provide for the admission of applicants who are in possession of a degree, but do not satisfy the entry requirements as laid down in (a) to (d), provided that they have other qualifications and relevant experience, and successfully complete a preparatory programme. 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-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
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€13,400 (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 3 years
- Credits 90
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