Master of Science in Nursing (Emergency Care)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
If you are a qualified nurse who holds a Level 6 qualification (or an equivalent qualification based on an RPL exercise) seeking to specialise in a specific area of practice, then the Master of Science in Nursing (Area of Specialisation) is intended for you. These areas of practice are (but not limited to) the following:Emergency CareCritical and Intensive CareCancer CarePalliative CareInfection Prevention and ControlSkin and Wound CareOther specialised areas of practice may be added depending on the market demand for such training. Demand for such programmes is already being observed, in view of the fact that a number of qualified nurses are following similar programmes abroad to specialise in a particular field of studies. This programme would allow a minimum of 12 students across all areas of their specialisation. More information available here The Master in Nursing (Area of Specialisation) is targeted to qualified nurses who hold a Level 6 qualification (or an equivalent qualification based on a RPL exercise), who want to specialise in a specific area of practice. These areas of practice are (but are not limited to) the following: Emergency care Critical and intensive care Cancer care Palliative care Infection prevention and control Skin and wound care Other specialised areas of practice may be added depending on the market demand for such training. Demand for such programmes is already being observed, in view of fact that a number of qualified nurses are following similar programmes abroad to specialise in a particular field of studies. The Specialist Accreditation Committee is expected to publish the registration criteria shortly and therefore, interest in this programme of studies is expected to increase. The department of nursing already offers stand alone and/or elective study units in most of the above-mentioned specialised areas of practice. This proposed programme involves the expansion and extension of the initiative which is already set forth through
Career Opportunities
As a holder of this postgraduate certificate, you will be able to enter a career in the public and private health sectors as a refined nurse with an area of your own specialisation. You may be able to choose a career both locally and internationally, provided the right requirements and guidelines are met.
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) NUR5127 Emergency and Urgent Care 10 ECTS NUR5128 Resuscitation and Immediate Care 10 ECTS NUR5130 Emergency Trauma Care 10 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) HSC5111 Research Methods for Health Care Professionals 10 ECTS HSC5130 Evidence Appraisal and Synthesis in the Health Sciences 5 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) HSC5131 Writing a Research Proposal and Protocol in the Health Sciences 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) NUR5147 Developing, Expanding and Advancing Nursing Practice 5 ECTS NUR5148 Nursing Leadership 5 ECTS Year 3 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) NUR5020 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 , and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor's degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board or a degree from this or another university which the Board considers as comparable to the degree indicated in paragraph (a). Applicants may be required to provide evidence of being in possession of the licence to practice in the register of the profession concerned, as kept by the relevant regulatory council. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of work experience following registration with the relevant regulatory council in the proposed area of study or area of specialisation, if applicable. The minimum number of years of experience required shall be indicated at the time of the call for applications. Notes and any other requirements The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 12 students. The selection criteria is available here . During the first year of the Course, accepted students may be required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations. The notice regarding submission of documentation is available here . 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 qualifi
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
