Overview

The primary aim of the Foundation Studies in Medical and Dental Sciences course is to provide these students with the knowledge base, transferable skills, linguistic skills and general competence to allow them to progress successfully onto the University of Malta 's undergraduate Medicine and Surgery and Master of Dentistry courses.

The Certificate in Foundation Studies in Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Malta offers specific training and support in those core health science and English areas where these students require further assistance.

The course will provide teaching in the subject areas of human biology, biological chemistry, human anatomy, genetics, cell biology as well as Medical English and Maltese.

Career

Upon successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to enrol in any course provided by the Department of Medical and Dental Sciences, which will prepare you for a career in the field.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Medical and Academic English Reading

Medical and Academic English Listening

Medical and Academic English Writing

Grammar and Medical Terminology

Research and Reasoning

Medical Maltese

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

University of Malta encourages all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Language

English

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61

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

62 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Dentistry Health Sciences Genetics View 26 other preparation in Health Sciences in Malta

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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61

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5.5

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Other requirements

General 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’s English language requirement as published on the University’s 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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation Studies in Medical and Dental Sciences.

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Overview

Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Msida

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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