University of Malta Medicine

If you are NOT a graduate applicant, you have to have a humanities subject or you get rejected..sucks.

Have they rejected u on that basis? They have a weird subject requirements.
What are you thinking of doing now?

um no I ended up not applying as the admissions guy said id basically get a rejection...im looking elsewhere now..
did you have a humanitarian subject? hope they dont reject u lol

hey guys, I have also applied to Malta.
I was a bit unsure about the whole form, I applied with 'local qualifications' put in my A2 BIO & CHEM grades, and in the 'intermediate level' put in my A2 FRENCH and AS MATHS grade.

Didnt put in any GCSE's was unsure where to put them...

very confusing.

Hey guys,
I'm from Malta, about to do my a levels (hoping for As/Bs in bio and chem to get into medicine) if anyone has any questions about the course or our country in general I'll try my best to answer. The subject requirements are kind of weird, ye... even I think so, haha...but actually the ones for medicine are the most straightforward!

In reply to Simple Symphony, there is the official university residence: http://universityresidence.com/ but many people opt out to rent their own flat... maybe due to the difference in price although to be honest I wouldn't know the best option. The Residence offers a bus service direct to the university at specific times etc. All the information is there. Our application deadline is around end of July I think because we apply right after our exam results come out mid July.
Ysabell: The 2012 syllabus for our biology and chemistry a levels can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/101804/AM05.pdf and here http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/106426/AM06.pdf

We do many practicals, around 30 each year... and we have a practical examination as part of our overall grade but to be honest I don't think they'll check up on that as long as you have the grades required... Maltese students don't need to do any volunteering etc (except for as part of an extra project which has to do with another subject... but it's nothing to do with foreign applications since the subject is found in Malta only.) I don't know if they'll want any work experience/ volunteering etc for foreign applicants... you will have to email again to make sure.:/ We actually don't write personal statements and I honestly have no idea what those are... I feel a bit ignorant but over here if you get the grades you pretty much get in to medicine. We don't have this huge application process, so I was really shocked with the long process you have to go through abroad.

We need B's in biology and chemistry and a B in any other subject to get in... it may seem like a low standard compared to countries abroad but we are VERY competitive when it comes to marks. Only 20% of people get over B in biology/ chemistry... Once again I don't know how it is abroad. :P Every year around 120 people enter the medical school as first years (including foreign students.)
I'm applying for 2012 entry supposedly, I might have to redo the year if I don't get those marks. I'm really worried about not getting a B in chemistry!
If you have any other questions feel free to message me.
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How long has it been since you applied, and what have you been told since?

2 months. Nothing apart from decisions will be made soon.

Have you applied and if so when and have you heard back? Are you a graduate or A-Level student?

HI there ! I needed Some Information regarding Fees for Medicine ? and what is the duration of the course and what modules are taught during the course ?
there seems to be more information regarding accommodation then the course it self !
will greatly appreciate your help !

Hiya,

Yes I have applied also. Haven't got a definite answer as yet. Keep being told the same as you " you will know sooner rather than later".... I am a graduate, you?

Hi,
It is really annoying. Have you even heard back about the entrance exam as I understand some post grad students or those who applied with intl' qualifications need to sit near the end of this month?
I'm a gap year applicant. Most applicants to Malta seem to be graduates!

I am sure they will have a lot of undergraduate students applying from Malta as they are yet to sit there A-Levels. I am just waiting.. any second preference courses? I didn't opt for any.

Good luck all you guys.

Just to maybe answer a few questions or give some perspective.

The medicine course in Malta has been admitting increasing number of students recently. In Oct 2010 it was around 130, in Oct 2011 it was 150 (not exact numbers). There is also an increasing number of foreigners (although a number of them are from Kuwait, since the Maltese government has an agreement of sorts). I hear the first 2 years of medical school have become more competitive.

As for living options are
1) University residence
2) A flat in Msida, walking distance from university. These would be privately owned.
3) A flat somewhere else, maybe a bit cheaper but then you would need to use public transport/buy a vehicle
I think monthly costs would be around around €500-600 basics including rent (but it really depends on what you go for).

Whilst English is accepted you guys should still be aware that throughout the last 3 years of the course, from 3rd year on wards, you shall be in contact with Maltese patients. A good majority of patients have a basic understanding of English, but you will find others who do not speak English. Apart from this most conversations between doctors and patients will take place in Maltese. This is not something that should discourage you but should be kept in mind.

If you have any particular questions ask away.
I am a medical student currently at the UoM. The only potential problem is that a good bulk of the syllabus has/is being changed and I might not be able to answer certain questions because of this.

Good luck all you guys.

Just to maybe answer a few questions or give some perspective.

The medicine course in Malta has been admitting increasing number of students recently. In Oct 2010 it was around 130, in Oct 2011 it was 150 (not exact numbers). There is also an increasing number of foreigners (although a number of them are from Kuwait, since the Maltese government has an agreement of sorts). I hear the first 2 years of medical school have become more competitive.

As for living options are
1) University residence
2) A flat in Msida, walking distance from university. These would be privately owned.
3) A flat somewhere else, maybe a bit cheaper but then you would need to use public transport/buy a vehicle
I think monthly costs would be around around €500-600 basics including rent (but it really depends on what you go for).

Whilst English is accepted you guys should still be aware that throughout the last 3 years of the course, from 3rd year on wards, you shall be in contact with Maltese patients. A good majority of patients have a basic understanding of English, but you will find others who do not speak English. Apart from this most conversations between doctors and patients will take place in Maltese. This is not something that should discourage you but should be kept in mind.

If you have any particular questions ask away.
I am a medical student currently at the UoM. The only potential problem is that a good bulk of the syllabus has/is being changed and I might not be able to answer certain questions because of this.

Hiya,

Yes I have applied also. Haven't got a definite answer as yet. Keep being told the same as you " you will know sooner rather than later".... I am a graduate, you?