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Overview
With an ageing population, qualified nurses in health and social care settings are required to be adequately prepared to provide high quality care for older adults.
The Nursing (Elderly Care) (Hons) programme at the University of Malta spans across preventive, medical, rehabilitative and palliative aspects of care across a range of settings, including community, hospital and long-term settings. Relevant topics such as dementia, nutrition and pharmacology are addressed.
Career opportunites
Graduates of the programme will obtain a degree qualification and a specialization in elderly care nursing. The programme will prepare candidates to assume roles in the care of older adults that are living in the community, are in-patients in acute or rehabilitation hospitals or are residing in residential/nursing homes, by caring for their biopsychosocial needs to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
In terms of career prospects this programme gives graduates the opportunity to further their studies and proceed to a Masters degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Promotion, Rehabilitation and Active Ageing
- Medical Management of Geriatric Patients
- Community Care of the Elderly
- Nutrition in Old Age
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Leading and Managing Services in the Care of Older Adults
- Pharmacotherapeutic Aspects in Old Age
- Dementia Care
- Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Adults
- Dissertation in Nursing Studies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
80 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Nursing Health Management Health Sciences View 4 other Bachelors in Nursing in MaltaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of:
- the Higher Diploma in Health Science (Nursing Studies) or the Diploma in Health Science (Nursing Studies) awarded by the University of Malta, or
- a professional qualification deemed by Senate to be comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraph (a) and
- a pass in the ECDL Standard Certificate which must include a pass in the Module on Presentation
Applicants may be required to provide evidence of being in possession of a registration to practice in the nursing profession, as kept by the relevant regulatory council.
Tuition Fee
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International
360 EUR/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 360 EUR per module during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
60 EUR/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 60 EUR per module during 24 months.
Fees per study unit:
Local/EU/EEA:
- 2 ECTS: €60; 6 ECTS: €180
- 8 ECTS: €240; 10 ECTS: €300
- 2 ECTS: €360; 6 ECTS: €1080
- 8 ECTS: €1440; 10 ECTS: €1800
Living costs for Msida
690 - 1170 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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