S.L. 327.455 Art. 4Requirements for admission.

(1) The course shall be open to applicants in possession of:

(a) a Bachelor’s degree obtained with at least Second

Class Honours in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board; or

(b) a degree from the University of Malta or another university which the Board considers as comparable to the degree indicated in sub-paragraph (a) of this bye-law.

(2) Applicants may be required to provide evidence of being in possession of the licence to practise in the register of the profession concerned, as kept by the relevant regulatory council.

(3) Applicants may be required to provide evidence of work experience following registration with the relevant regulatory council in the proposed area of study or area of specialisation, if applicable. The minimum number of years of experience required shall be indicated at the time of the call for applications.

(4) The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register for the course, depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall announce the areas of study/areas of specialisation and the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.

(5) When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications:

(a) degree type and class;

(b) experience in the area of the proposed study; and

(c) performance during an interview, if deemed necessary.

(6) Interviews, if necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members appointed for the purpose.

(7) For the purpose of selection, applicants who fully satisfy the entry requirements by 31st August preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered first.

(8) During the first year of the Course, accepted students may be required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.