The various streams allow the candidates to specialize in one of the areas of studies. All streams offer an advanced course in Molecular Biology and Genetics and include as core subjects 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: (a) a degree in 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) any other degree in an area of study which the Board deems to be relevant, with at least Second Class Honours, including the degrees of Bachelor of Science of the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Health Sciences, the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, the degree of Bachelor of Science (Pharmaceutical Science) and the degree of Bachelor of Psychology. The Board may provide for the admission of applicants, who are in possession of a degree, and do not satisfy the entry requirements as laid down in the above paragraphs, provided that they have other qualifications and relevant experience, and successfully complete a preparatory programme as specified below. Please see the full list of requirements on the website.