This Master of Science Course, which is mainly by Research, will allow candidates to specialize in their chosen area of studies. The core subjects of the course are Research Methodology and Research Seminars. The Seminars ensure that the candidates are aware of the research in the biomedical area within the University of Malta and other collaborating institutes.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications: (a) the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, or (b) the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or (c) the degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards, or (d) the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) with at least Second Class (Honours), or (e) the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science) with a classification of Second Class Honours or better, or (f) the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the Faculty of Science, with at least Second Class (Honours), or (g) at least a Second Class (Honours) degree in a discipline related to health science, or (h) a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, to be equivalent to the qualifications listed in (a) to (f) above. Please see the full list of requirements on the website.