The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing programme prepares learners with the necessary competences and qualifications required to register as a first level nurse both in Malta and in all EU member states. This entails the provision of safe and effective care delivered in an evidence-based, holistic manner to patients and their significant others. The learners will pursue a minimum of 4600 hours over a three-year period, as stipulated by EU Directive 2005/36/EC. These are divided into 2300 theoretical hours and 2300 practice hours, most of which are carried out on clinical placements, and are supervised by qualified nurse mentors. The learners will be equipped with an evidence-based skill set and soft skills that will enable them to be fully capable of practicing independently. Learners must cover all the necessary hours and obtain a pass in all theoretical and practical units to be able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Malta. This course is recognised across all the EU member states. Applicants will be subject to a values based interview, followed by the presentation of an occupational health-screening certificate and a clean police conduct certificate. These documents will serve to establish the suitability of applicants for Nursing and ultimately act towards the final selection of course participants.

• State Registered Nurse

Internal Progression Route….

• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Social Care

OR

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

Applicants (including those from Internal Progression) are expected to sit for and successfully achieve competence during a Value Based Interview, as an integral part of the Admissions eligibility process. International applicants will also need to make it successfully through a Preliminary Interview, before being referred to the Value Based Interview.

Applicants with an A- or an I- Level background in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Psychology, and Sociology will better benefit with fruition, from this programme of studies.

Applicants will be subject to an Occupational Health Screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol) , will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from a successful completion of course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate.

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/.