Biology and Chemistry (Hons) University of Malta

Overview

Biology

Moreover, through its research programmes, the Department makes a direct contribution to the knowledge of the natural resources of the nation, their sustainable management, and to national economic development. 

At the Biology and Chemistry (Hons) course offered by University of Malta, you will have many opportunities to contribute directly to such research endeavours.

Chemistry

The main aims of this programme are to help you develop a broad and balanced appreciation of the core areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge in macromolecular chemistry, colloids, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid interfaces, environmental chemistry, photochemistry and radiochemistry. 

You will possess knowledge and skills from which you can proceed to graduate employment or to further studies in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry.

Careers

As a biology graduate, you will have a wide range of jobs and professions. These include professions related to the following:

• Food, pharmaceutics and other industries

• Fish farming and fisheries

• Agricultural sciences

• Professions ancillary to medicine

• Environmental planning and management (Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Malta Resources Authority, etc.)

• Science teaching

• Science administration

• Consultancy work

On the basis of world-wide recognition of University of Malta degrees, the alumni have been accepted to continue their studies in a wide range of overseas institutions in Europe, the United States of America and elsewhere.

A growing number of international students are following courses in the Department of Biology, especially postgraduate courses leading to the M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees. These overseas students are attracted by the Department's track record as well as by the facilities and expertise they are able to offer in a wide range of fields of study.

The course also provides you the necessary academic background for a chemistry career in industrial and teaching environments and fulfils the requirements for postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level in chemistry and related subjects.