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Diploma of Foundation Medical Science

Global College Malta

Kalkara, Malta
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year MQF level 5 diploma preparing students for medical sciences degrees.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Foundation Medical Science. Apply concepts related to 62 ects over 12 months in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Progression to medical sciences degrees (guaranteed interviews at St George's University MD
European Institute of Medical Studies BSc Dental Science
University of Nicosia MD)

Curriculum

62 ECTS over 12 months
All compulsory: Foundations in Life Sciences
Foundations in Life Chemistry
Foundations in Health and Illness (15 ECTS each)
Introduction to Clinical Skills (8) and Lifelong Learning: Transition to Medical Sciences (9). Assessment uses presentations
Project reports
A campaign design and a reflective journal.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary education equivalent to Maltese matriculation level (Systems of Knowledge
English grade 5)
Foundation Medical Science needs advanced Chemistry plus two sciences and IELTS 6.0.

Accepted academic background

Secondary education equivalent to Maltese matriculation level. Diploma in Management is the first year of the BA in Management. Foundation Medical Science needs Chemistry plus two other sciences (Biology, Mathematics or Physics) at advanced level plus Systems of Knowledge or equivalent.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in all skills)

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
CV or Resume (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Undergraduate Diploma in Foundation Medical Science at Global College Malta. Complete the Global College Malta admissions application and provide qualifications
Identity documents and English-language evidence as requested. Attend the admission interview or selection assessment as instructed. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€14,000 EUR
Application fee	€100 EUR
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	SmartCity Malta
Faculty or school	School of Health & Social Care
Department	Department of Foundation Medical Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
July 2027
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14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
December 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.