About Higher Diploma In Health Science in IDEA ACADEMY Malta

The Higher Diploma in Health Sciences aims to prepare students for more advanced health-related careers and higher-level qualifications, allowing them to progress to bachelor's and then master's degree programmes.

Students in this programme will focus on advancing their knowledge, skills, and competencies that will enable them to deal with individuals with health issues and the challenges of working with multidisciplinary teams in healthcare settings. The course material addresses developmental, physical, psychological, spiritual, and mental aspects of human health, as well as tools for addressing illness and challenging behaviour.

This programme focuses on sector-related Maltese legislation and promotes the "Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives, Council for Nurses and Midwives, Malta, January 2020."

Target Audience

The target group covers but is not limited to:

• 2nd level nurses who hold an MQF Level 4 certificate in Nursing.
• Candidates seeking a career in the Health Care sector.
• Candidates who are employed within the healthcare sector and possess an MQF Level 4 Diploma qualification (or equivalent) in healthcare/health science or other relevant and related sectors, examples include but are not limited to: Carers, Medical Assistants, Home Health Aides, Orderlies, Administrators, etc.

Candidates who apply for this course must be:

• Be second level nurses in possession of a minimum Level 4 Certificate in Nursing (or comparable as per MQRIC).

OR

• Possess a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent preferably in science) or if ‘A’ level is not in science subject then a a pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) is required.

Preference will be given to prospective applicants who have a minimum of 1-year work experience in healthcare sector.

IDEA ACADEMY Malta Avg Tution Fees  And Other Expenses

Above Is An Approximate Guide Of The Monthly Expenses You Are Likely To Incur While Studying In Malta. These Are Only Approximations Since Your Monthly Bill Will Be Determined By Your Personal Lifestyle.  *Based On 2 Or 3 Persons Sharing An Apartment.