Overview

The Master of Arts in Bioethics at University of Malta aims to foster a culture respectful of bioethics amongst biomedical and healthcare professionals, and train professionals to face the contemporary bioethical challenges. The different modules of the programme cover the following topics: ethical issues in genetics; ethics at the edges of human life; the best interests of the child; neuroethics, mental health and psychiatric ethics; bioethics, law and policy; priority setting, justice and resource allocation; suffering, spirituality and palliative care; emerging European values and policies in bioethics; and research ethics.

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health care professionals, administrators of healthcare facilities, psychologists, social workers, philosophers, lawyers and teachers. It is accepted for promotion purposes in the nursing and allied health professions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioethics: Anthropological and Methodological Issues

Suffering, Spirituality and Palliative Care

Public Policy and Ethics at the Edges of Human Life

Bioethics, Law and Policy

Emerging European Values and Policies in Bioethics

The Best Interests of the Child - Ethical and Legal Aspects

Priority Setting, Justice and Resource Allocation

Research Ethics

Neuroethics, Mental Health and Psychiatric Ethics

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU students: They will be accepting late applications for a number of courses until 15 September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Philosophy Public Policy Genetics View 3 other Masters in Philosophy in Malta

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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95

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71

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants must be in possession of:

a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in the following areas: Theology, Health Care, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Philosophy, Science, or in any other area which the Board deems suitable or

a Bachelor degree with Third Class Honours or Category III in the following areas: Theology, Health Care, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Philosophy, Science, or in any other area which the Board deems suitable, if they are also in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3600 EUR / year

≈ 3600 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

1600 EUR / year

≈ 1600 EUR / year

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

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