A medical degree from a world-class UK University – taught in a spectacular Mediterranean location.
As the one of the oldest medical schools in the UK, at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, we draw on our history and heritage to provide you with the best medical education and training, in some of the best teaching facilities on these islands, and prepare you for life in medicine wherever you choose to practice
Our five-year degree in Malta is an exciting alternative to the standard London-based MBBS. You’ll be taught in English by academic staff in the Faculty of Medicine and Denistry, as well as local clinicians trained by the School.
Our core curriculum will equip you with foundational knowledge and skills, as well as the fundamentals of professional practice necessary for being a new doctor. The curriculum content is underpinned by our world-leading bench to bedside research, linking your learning to the work of the faculty, who pioneer the discovery and development of new drugs globally, through to design and deliver effective public health interventions for our local community in Malta and Gozo.
You’ll develop practical experience through attachments with local general practices, and in your third, fourth and fifth years you’ll also spend time in primary and secondary care facilities in Malta and Gozo.
Applications for September 2025 entry will open on 3 September 2024.
You’ll take five systems-based modules and three student-selected components in each of the two years of Phase 1.
Modules are based on body systems, which in turn encompass various scientific and medical themes. Each system is visited a minimum of three times during the programme.
We introduce the basic biological sciences and address key topics including:
SSCs are self-selected modules that allow you to broaden your knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in areas where you have passion or interest. The portfolio of SSC choices include dissection through to others unique to the Maltese context.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
You’ll be introduced to clinical medicine through a series of placements in our associated teaching hospitals and community settings in Malta and Gozo. Working alongside clinical teams, you’ll extend and apply the knowledge acquired during Phase I. You’ll also regularly return to the medical school for teaching weeks and assessments.
The final year of the programme provides you with clinical and community placements, including in a GP surgery.
Throughout the year you’ll return to the medical school for a teaching programme, which incorporates individual sessions in communication skills and simulated patient scenarios.
You’ll complete your SSC programme, which may include spending time in a specialism not previously experienced or gaining a deeper understanding in an area that already interests you.
You will also complete your Intermediate Life Support qualification.
After your final examinations, you’ll complete a six-week elective in Malta or another country. For many students, this is one of the most eagerly anticipated and memorable experiences at medical school – an opportunity to explore medicine in an entirely new environment, both socially and culturally.
Your student assistantship gives you first-hand experience of life as a junior doctor. Where you go will depend on the country and health system you’ll be working in after graduation – we try to organise as close a match as possible, subject to immigration requirements and capacity.
The elective period in your final year is self-funded.
For some electives the host institution charges up to £6,000, while others incur no additional expense. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of flights and accommodation. Placements taken in Malta can be a more financially viable option for students on a limited budget.
Studying medicine at Queen Mary, Malta has been an unparalleled experience. The faculty's dedication to excellence and the supportive learning environment have equipped me with the knowledge and skills essential for my medical journey. From state-of-the-art facilities to hands-on clinical exposure, Queen Mary, Malta offers a holistic approach to medical education that prepares us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
We use a variety of evidence-based educational approaches depending on the knowledge, skill or behaviours that need to be developed:
• Large group activities such as lectures• Small group activities problem-based learning and team-based learning• Tutorials• Practicals• Ward rounds• Simulation• Multi-professional training
Throughout the first two years you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge in problem-based learning sessions. Small groups of students and a facilitator work together to understand and explain a clinical scenario through teamwork and independent research.
You’ll have access to an extensive online virtual learning environment (VLE), which includes rich multimedia content from across the programme.
Your progress is evaluated through a system of programmatic assessment that includes monitoring of learner engagement continuously across the academic year, through to performance in written and practical examinations at end of each academic year.
A scheme of merits and distinctions recognises excellent or outstanding attainment across each area of the curriculum. Prizes reward outstanding achievement across all the assessment methods and in specialist areas of the curriculum.
Below is a brief overview – take a look at the full entry requirements.
Third decile and above
SJT Bands 1-3
AAA must include A in Biology or Chemistry, A in second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics)
37 points overall with 665 in Higher Level subjectsMust includeBiology or Chemistry and a second science subject or Mathematics
Degree classification2:1 or above in any subject (achieved or predicted)
To see a list of the international qualifications we accept, please see our full entry requirements.
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
We will take into account some of your personal circumstances and background when considering your application.
UK students are not eligible for student loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
International students should check whether a student loan is available from your home country.
Over the duration of the course, additional costs may occasionally arise. We will endeavour to keep these to a minimum.
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
Queen Mary University of London medical graduates are highly prized by hospitals around the world, giving our graduates an edge when they enter the competitive jobs market.
We expect Malta graduates to work as doctors within the NHS or other health systems, taking training programmes in general practice or hospital medicine.
Junior doctor (Foundation Year 1 and 2) positions are available in Malta.
Recent Barts and The London graduates have been hired by:
The course is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). The GMC helps protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. Visits by the GMC monitor organisations in their compliance with the standards and requirements as set out in Promoting Excellence: Standards for medical education and training.
MBBS Malta is a Queen Mary University of London degree, recognised in most countries around the world. However, we advise all applicants to obtain written confirmation from their respective Medical Council/Ministry of Health that the degree is accepted in their home country.
Our careers service provides specialist guidance and support for our medical students, both as they study and begin professional practice.
You'll meet regularly with your allocated mentor, who will help you make the most of your time at medical school and will help you with your academic, professional and personal development. Your mentor will also support you through the Foundation Programme application process. You will also have access to an Academic Year Tutor (AYT), who will monitor your academic progress.
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK.
We’re in an unrivalled position to offer you the very best student experience. You’ll be taught by experts who are passionately engaged with their subject, and our degrees have extremely high satisfaction rates – in the most recent National Student Survey, 92 per cent of our students were satisfied overall with the quality of their programme.
You'll also get exceptional support throughout your degree and as you transition into employment: we pride ourselves on being a friendly School, with excellent staff–student relationships and a General Medical Council-commended student support and mentoring programme.