Course Description

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing programme prepares learners with the necessary competences and qualifications required to register as a first level nurse both in Malta and in all EU member states. This entails the provision of safe and effective care delivered in an evidence-based, holistic manner to patients and their significant others. The learners will pursue a minimum of 4600 hours over a three-year period, as stipulated by EU Directive 2005/36/EC. These are divided into 2300 theoretical hours and 2300 practice hours, most of which are carried out on clinical placements, and are supervised by qualified nurse mentors. The learners will be equipped with an evidence-based skill set and soft skills that will enable them to be fully capable of practicing independently. Learners must cover all the necessary hours and obtain a pass in all theoretical and practical units to be able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Malta. This course is recognised across all the EU member states. Applicants will be subject to a values based interview, followed by the presentation of an occupational health-screening certificate and a clean police conduct certificate. These documents will serve to establish the suitability of applicants for Nursing and ultimately act towards the final selection of course participants.

Career Prospects

State Registered Nurse

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Social Care

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes

Applicants (including those from Intrernal Progression) are expected to sit for and successfully achieve competence during a Value Based Interview, as an integral part of the Admissions eligibility process. International applicants will also need to make it successfully through a Prelimanry Interview, before being referred to the Valie Based Interview.

Applicants with an A- or an I- Level background in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Psychology, and Sociology will better benefit with fruition, from this programme of studies.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Applicants will be subject to an Occupational Health Screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol) , will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from a successful completion of course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate