This undergraduate course offers an opportunity to learners to gain a foundation in the core chemistry concepts and the manufacture of chemical products, such as pharmaceuticals, polymers, foods, beverages and petrochemicals. The knowledge, skills and competences attained give individuals an opportunity to succeed in employment in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions. The course exposes learners to the development and design of chemical processes at different scales and creates a bridge between science and manufacturing, by applying the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals. The programme also provides opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher level skills in a scientific and technological context.

• Senior laboratory analyst,
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance Analyst,
• Laboratory Administrator,
• Validation Specialist,
• Chemical Plant Administrator,
• Research and Development Scientist,
• Research Support Officer

Internal Progression Route….

• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Applied Science

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as I-Level passes

Compulsory A-Level: Chemistry

An Applicant aged 23 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.