This veterinary degree is a five-year course that integrates theoretical and practical learning and consists of a foundation phase (first and second year) followed by a clinical phase (third-fifth year). During the foundation phase, students learn the normal functions of the animal body from cellular level to whole body function. Through various practical sessions and extra-mural placements, animal handling skills and professional skills will also be taught. During the clinical phase, students will learn about the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions in companion, equine and farm animal species, as well as about other relevant topics, including veterinary public health and pharmacology.

• Veterinary Surgeon

There are various routes as entry into the Programme, including Entry Examinations as may be required.

• Matriculation Certificate (Two (2) A’ and Two (2) I’ Level subjects)

Compulsory Subjects: Advanced levels at Grade B or better in Biology and Chemistry and an Intermediate Level at Grade B or better in Physics or Pure Mathematics (applicable for a limited period of time – refer to Prospectus published for every academic year). Where an applicant presents the above A’ and I’ level subjects but with a grade which is not achieved at B or better (showing instead grades C, D and E), the applicant will be given the opportunity to sit for Entry Examinations in the subject/s. Only if a Grade B or better is achieved following the result of the Entry Examinations, eligibility for the course will be considered and the required process of classification (given the set maximum number of possible students in this course) will take off.

OR

• Internal Progression through MCAST Advance Diploma in Animal Management and Veterinary Nursing or MCAST Bachelor of Science

(Honours) in Animal Management and Veterinary Nursing, will be considered in conjunction with a Grade B or better resulting from Entry Examinations in the set subject/s depending on the programme the applicant will be internally progressing from.

OR

• Applications submitted under the Maturity Clause (aged 27 years and over) and which will include a recognized MQF /EQF Level 4 (minimum of 120 credits) qualification in an area related to this programme’s area of study (as will be reviewed and decided upon by the Admissions Board) will be considered to be included in the eligibility vetting process. In addition, these applicants will need to sit for the Programme’s Entry Examinations in Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Animal Sciences, and achieve the required Grade B or better. Shortlisting for processing the Maturity Clause is taken via a set Admissions process which goes through a number of checklists. An Interview may also be required.

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

OR

• Applicants in possession of an MQF/EQF Level 6 (minimum 180 credits) and / or an MQF / EQF Level 7 (minimum of 90 credits) qualification, proving a proper and good quality academic performance, and in an area which is closely related to the subject matter of the MSc in Veterinary Medicine – as well as providing the

foundations needed for this Level 7 programme – will also be considered for any possible short listing leading to possibly considering the application under the Maturity Clause. Based on the content covered (as will be evidenced by the applicant) the Admissions Board will be reviewing and deciding on any waiver in as far as any one of the three Entry Examinations which applicants are expected to sit for aimed at achieving the required Grade B or better.

Further information can be obtained by visiting https://mcast.edu.mt/important-information/

Given the nature of the Programme, the number of seats available on this course, are limited. To this effect, the final classification following eligibility achievement will be published as based on chronological order of full and complete application received (submitted by applicant by the deadline as set in the Admissions’ Timeline https://mcast.edu.mt/application-online-ft-mcast-courses/ ) AS WELL AS a related classification of scores (highest first) based on points achieved for all qualifications submitted and considered as entry to this programme (including the set Entry Examinations, as will be applicable).

Through an Award in Biology, an Award in Chemistry, and an Award in Physics, MCAST organised Preparatory Programmes leading to the Entry Examinations required for entry into this programme

Applicants who would be doing a similar Veterinary Medicine course in a recognised EU Institution, can apply for this course and will have their entry eligibility vetted accordingly. Should applicants consider requesting exemptions from certain units of study based on identical unis they would have already achieved (from the recognised EU Institution they would be coming from) an RPCL process (as per MCAST RPL procedure) will take off. Applicants would first need to be found eligible for the MCAST Level 7 programme (prior to start of RPCL process).

Any other administrative matters related to any previous Scholarships (or similar) which the applicant would have previously availed of, are to be discussed and clarified directly with the respective Scheme Administration, prior to submitting any application for this programme at MCAST.