Study in Malta with the BSc (Hons) Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, a program designed to prepare you for a rewarding career across the health, social care, and wellbeing sectors. This multidisciplinary course provides an evidence-based approach, offering critical insights from public, private, and not-for-profit organisational perspectives.
By choosing to study in Malta for your BSc (Hons) Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, you will develop comprehensive expertise and the critical skills needed for a successful career. This programme provides a rigorous, evidence-based education, covering essential theories and their applications for individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole. You will learn to expertly examine, evaluate, and synthesise research, culminating in a significant final-year project on a topic you are passionate about.
Programme Structure & Learning Journey
The full-time programme is carefully structured over three years to build your knowledge from the ground up:
Year 1: Foundational Knowledge
Your first year laying the groundwork as you study in Malta includes:
Foundations in Health and Social Care
Research and Evidence in Health and Social Care
Communication and Ethics in Health
Culture, Society, and Health
Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Health
Year 2: Developing Specialised Competence
Building on the foundations, the second year delves into critical applied areas:
Equality and Social Justice
Safeguarding for Children and Adults
Policies and Practices in Health and Social Care
Healthy Ageing and Mental Well-being Across the Life Course
Applied Research in Practice
Year 3: Mastering Leadership & Critical Inquiry
The final year prepares you for leadership and advanced practice, featuring:
Evaluation and Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
Social Justice, Equality, and Vulnerability
Challenging Evidence in Health and Social Care
Leadership and Management
Major Empirical Project/Dissertation: A capstone project involving a critical literature review and, where appropriate, original data collection, analysis, and conclusion-drawing on a subject of your choice.
Our Bsc(Hons)Health,Social care and wellbeing is assessed and accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF).
Our programme is approved under the Malta Get Qualified Scheme, which allows students to claim back up to 70% of their tuition fees as tax credits after graduation. This government-backed initiative applies to programmes recognised at MQF Level 3 or higher. To be eligible for the refund, graduates must live and work in Malta for at least two years following the completion of their studies. This makes higher education in Malta both more affordable and financially rewarding.
Launch Your Career by Choosing to Study in Malta
An honours degree in Health, Social Care and Wellbeing opens doors to a vast range of rewarding careers across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. By choosing to study in Malta, you will be prepared for diverse roles such as:
Healthcare or Social Care Assistant
Mental Health Support Worker
Community Health Worker & Health Promoter
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Case Manager & Social Care Coordinator
Health & Social Care Administrator
Junior Manager in Health & Social Care Settings
Health Educator & Researcher
Graduates are equipped to make a difference in hospitals, clinics, community agencies, and beyond.
Start by completing and submitting the online application form via the "Apply Now" link.
Within 48 hours of applying, you will receive a link to schedule a personal meeting with our advisor. This is your opportunity to get all your questions answered.
After you have chosen the study program that is right for you, we will guide you one-by-one through the next steps, including your offer letter, student agreement, and payment, to finalize your registration.
