Diploma in Health Science

MQF Level 5

Diploma

Health Science

Start
TBC 2023
Price  (Non-EU)
Full-time
€7,150
Part-Time
TBC
ECTS Credits
60

Course Description

The Diploma in Health Sciences aims to to prepare individuals for more advanced health-related careers and higher qualification which allows them to progress to bachelors and later masters level.

Students of this programme are going to focus on advancing their knowledge, skills and competences that will help them to deal with people with health issues as well as with challenges presented in working with multidisciplinary teams in healthcare settings. The content covers developmental, physical, psychological, spiritual and mental aspects of human health as well as tools to deal with illness and challenging behaviour.

This programme focuses on the Maltese legislations related to the sector and promotes the ‘Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives, Council for Nurses and Midwives, Malta, January 2020’.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must be:

  • Be second level nurses in possession of a minimum Level 4 Certificate in Nursing (or comparable as per MQRIC).

OR

  • Possess a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent preferably in science) or if ‘A’ level is not in science subject then a a pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) is required.

Preference will be given to prospective applicants who have a minimum of 1-year work experience in healthcare sector.

Modules

You are required to complete all 9 compulsory modules (60 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of the Diploma in Health Sciences

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 15 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:

  • 6 lectures per module;
  • 3-hour lectures (evening);
  • 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
Assignments
Discussions

Course Intake Dates

TBC 2023
Malta
Non-EU
Full-time
€7,150

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M.Sc in Healthcare Management and Leadership

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We are very excited to invite you to the IDEA Academy Open Days from 8th June-10th June 2023!

During this event, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Visit the campus including campus tours
  • Attend informational sessions
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Book your session with our IDEA Representatives today to avoid disappointment :
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The IDEA Academy Open Days will be held on:

  • Thursday 8th June: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday 9th June: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday 10th June: 9 am to 12 pm
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