About us

Who we are

A senate-recognized voluntary student organization representing every student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Malta.

Our story

Built by students, for students

The Malta Health Students' Association (MHSA) was established to support the diverse needs of over 1,000 registered students within the Faculty of Health Sciences. As a senate-recognized voluntary organization, we operate independently while working closely with the University and national bodies.

Our executive board is made up of members drawn from all ten departments of the faculty, ensuring that every discipline — from nursing and midwifery to radiography and applied food and nutritional sciences — has a voice at the table.

We exist to advocate, to connect, and to support. Whether pressing for better facilities, organising conferences that bring disciplines together, or simply helping a first-year find their footing, the MHSA is here to make the student experience stronger.

Our mission

To empower and support health-sciences students through representation, academic opportunity, and community engagement — and to help shape caring, collaborative healthcare professionals.

By the numbers

Our reach at a glance

1,000+
Registered students represented
10
Health-science departments
Senate-recognized
Voluntary student organization
2023
Inaugural interprofessional conference

How we work

The executive board

Our board is formed by members from each of the ten departments, giving every discipline direct representation.

Representation

Each department elects representatives who carry student concerns to the executive board and onward to the Faculty and University.

Sub-committees

Working groups for events, academic support, advocacy, and communications turn the board's plans into action.

Open to all

Any registered health-sciences student can stand for a position. We welcome fresh perspectives every academic year.

The faculty

Ten departments, one community

Nursing (General)Mental Health NursingNursing (Elderly Care)MidwiferyOccupational TherapyRadiographyApplied Food & Nutritional SciencesPhysiotherapyPodiatryCommunication Therapy