Master of Science in Biology (by Research)
University of Malta · MQF 7 · Engineering & Science · 3 semesters · Full-time or part-time (by research) · In person · Starts Feb each year
Get Qualified
After funding
€180
Level
MQF 7 – Master's
Duration
3 semesters · Full-time (by research)
Delivery
In person
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (MQF 6)
Next intake: Oct each yearFrom the college's website – dates can change, so confirm with the college.
Full entry requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant medical/dental/pharmacy/science degree (e.g. Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours, Bachelor of Science Honours from the Faculty of Science, or at least Second Class Honours degree in a health science related discipline), or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate; a local research supervisor and research proposal are also required.
How to claim your funding, step by step · what to have ready and the details for the form
Your application pack
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
Apply after you finish – within 12 months of completing the course, online through the Get Qualified portal using your e-ID. You can make up to 4 applications in any 5 years.
Have these ready to upload
After approval
You'll get a Tax Credit Certificate in the portal. Check whether the credit already shows on your income tax statement; if not, send the Commissioner for Revenue an adjustment form and the RA10 form with copies of the certificates. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to 15 years.Details for the form
- Institute
- University of Malta
- Course
- Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology (by Research)
- Level
- MQF 7
- Course fee
- €600 (€400 a year × 1.5 years)
- Expected tax credit
- €420
- Start date
- from your acceptance letter
- Completion date
- from your certificate
In the portal, choose the institute and the course from the lists – the names above should match what you see there.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.
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| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Master of Science in Biology (by Research) University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 semesters · Full-time or part-time (by research) · In person · Starts Feb each year | €600 | €180 |
Master of Science in Aerospace (by Research) University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 semesters · Full-time (by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €600 | €180 |
Master of Science in Geosciences (by Research) University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 semesters · Full-time (by research) · In person · Starts Oct each year | €600 | €180 |
Master of Science in Mathematics (by Research) University of MaltaGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 semesters · Full-time · In person · Starts Oct each year | €600 | €180 |