Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This course is intended to provide an advanced level of education, training and research if you are a graduate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. The course enables you to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills that could be employed in the academic and clinical setting. You will be assigned a local supervisor, and if necessary an external co-supervisor, to enable you to draw up a research proposal and undertake the research project. This Master of Science Course, which is mainly by Research, will allow you to specialize in your chosen area of studies. The core subjects of the course are Research Methodology and Research Seminars. The Seminars ensure that you are aware of the research in the biomedical area within the University of Malta and other collaborating institutes.
Career Opportunities
As a successful graduate, you will have the necessary skills to carry out research in the field of integrative medical systems, allowing you to pursue higher research-based academic levels.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) TCM5100 * Dissertation 80 ECTS TCM5103 Research Methods and Appraisal of Scientific Literature 10 ECTS * Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continue up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27. This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications A Bachelor degree from this University, or another higher education institution recognized by Senate for the purpose, with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study related to a health care profession (such as medical, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy). Applicants not in possession of a first degree in the health care professions but who have other qualifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine of a level acceptable to the University Admissions Board and sufficient to qualify for registration as Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners (or acupuncturists) with the national registering body (Council for Professions Complementary to Medicine or equivalent EU body) shall also be considered. 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, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than hap
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 February
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
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