Overview

This Chemistry (Hons) course at the University of Malta touches on inorganic, organic, physical, biological and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge in computational chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, catalysis, colloids, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid interfaces, environmental chemistry, photochemistry and radiochemistry.

By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation. The Department of Science will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and holistic learning experience.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skill-base from which you can proceed to graduate employment or to further your studies in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas that involve chemistry.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will have the necessary academic background for a chemistry career in industrial and teaching environments and will have fulfilled the requirements for postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level in chemistry and related subjects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Microbiology

Methods of Chemical Calculations

Inorganic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Health and Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Chemistry Microbiology Biochemistry

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better or at SEC Level 3 in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics.

A pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry and a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in either Physics or Pure Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 EUR / year

≈ 10800 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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.

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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

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Msida

Funding

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