This course is created for students: To develop basic skills required to be able to approach development of skills required in pharmacy within the local and the EU legal framework governing the production, supply and use of medicines. To develop skills for the application of principles of chemistry and biological sciences to development, formulation and use of drugs. To apply principles, skills and knowledge of good quality in the development and distribution of medicines.To be able to safeguard patient safety. To develop skills in scientific report writing and to develop research skills. To develop a capacity for lifelong learning.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must also satisfy the following Special Course Requirements: (a) a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry; (b) a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computing, English, Philosophy, Physics and (c) a pass at Intermediate Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics. During the first year of the Course, accepted applicants are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment, as detailed in the Occupational Health Protocol approved by the Board, so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.