Medicine (Malta, 5 Year Programme)

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.

Below is a brief overview – take a look at the full entry requirements.

UCAT

Third decile and above

SJT Bands 1-3

A-level

AAA must include A in Biology or Chemistry, A in second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

37 points overall with 665 in Higher Level subjects
Must include
Biology or Chemistry and a second science subject or Mathematics

Graduate applicants

Degree classification
2:1 or above in any subject (achieved or predicted)

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:

• Addenbrooke’s Hospital
• King's College Hospital
• NHS Tayside
• Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
• South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Leicester.

Recognition

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.

Career support

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.