📖Introduction

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1989 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, education, and health sciences. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Advanced Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants IAS at Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

Dental Surgery Assistants are Allied Health personnel who play an important role in the performance of dental procedures. The aim of this course is to provide both the theoretical and the clinical practical techniques necessary for future dental personnel to be considered competent to assist the dental team. The objectives of this course are to instruct the candidate in basic knowledge of: (i) teeth anatomy, pathology, oral care and instruments, (ii) the health and safety of dental surgeries, (iii) patient care prior, during and post dental treatments, (iv) maintaining good communication with patients and (v) maintaining records and appointments and placing orders for materials in use in the dental surgery. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Current Approved Programme Structure
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ASPHY-406-1505 Anatomy for Health Practice 6 1 YEAR
ASPHY-406-1506 Physiology for Health Practice 6 1 YEAR
ASPSY-406-1505 Psychological Perspectives 6 1 YEAR
ASBIO-406-1501 Microbiology 6 1 YEAR
ASHTS-406-1502 Public Health 6 1 YEAR
ASNTR-406-1505 Nutrition 6 1 YEAR
ASCHM-406-1503 Biochemistry 6 1 YEAR
ASHSC-406-2033 Vocational Practice in Health & Social
Care Environments 1 6 1 YEAR
CDKSK-406-2001 English 6 1 YEAR
CDKSI-406-1901
Il-Malti għall-Istitut tas-Servizzi filKomunità, tax-Xjenzi Applikati u għallArti Kreattiva
6 1 YEAR
ASMDC-406-2101 Medications 6 2 YEAR
ASDNS-403-2201 Introduction to Dentistry 3 2 YEAR
ASDNS-403-2202 Dental Terminology and Dental Anatomy 3 2 YEAR
ASDNS-406-2203 Instruments, Equipment and Materials in
Dentistry 6 2 YEAR
ASDNS-406-2204 Conservative Dentistry/Edodontics/Oral
Surgery 6 2 YEAR
ASDNS-406-2205 Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health
Care 6 2 YEAR
ASHTS-406-1501 Immunology 6 2 YEAR
ASDNS-406-2206 Dental Pathology and Emergencies 6 2 YEAR
ASHSC-406-2034 Vocational Practice in Health & Social
Care Environments 2 6 2 YEAR
CDKSK-404-1915 Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills 4 2 A
CDKSK-402-2104 Community Social Responsibility 2 2 A
CDKSK-406-2002 Individual and Social Responsibility 6 2 YEAR
Total ECTS 120 / /

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🏫About Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

MCAST is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1979 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, and the creative arts. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. MCAST is a popular choice for students who want to study in Malta but do not want to attend the University of Malta. The college offers a more vocational-focused education, and its programs are designed to prepare students for the workforce. MCAST also offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from low-income families.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,657 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,500 EUR per year

9,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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