Our departments
The disciplines we represent
MHSA unites students across every department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Malta.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Every discipline, one community
Eleven departments and the Medical Physics Unit make up the Faculty of Health Sciences. Follow any card through to the University's official department page.
Applied Biomedical Science
Department of Applied Biomedical Science
Laboratory scientists training in haematology, histopathology, microbiology, and clinical biochemistry — the diagnostics behind every clinical decision.
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Department of Human Communication Sciences & Disorders
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists in training, supporting people with communication, hearing, and swallowing difficulties.
Find out moreFood Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
Students applying nutrition and food science to clinical dietetics, public health, and the food industry.
Find out moreHealth Systems Management & Leadership
Department of Health Systems Management & Leadership
Future managers and leaders studying health policy, quality, informatics, and the organisation of care systems.
Find out moreMental Health
Department of Mental Health
Mental health nursing and allied students supporting people through acute crises and long-term recovery.
Find out moreMidwifery
Department of Midwifery
Student midwives supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period with holistic care.
Find out moreNursing
Department of Nursing
Nursing students training to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across hospital, community, and elderly-care settings.
Find out moreOccupational Therapy
Department of Occupational Therapy
Therapists-in-training helping people of all ages participate in meaningful daily activities and regain independence.
Find out morePhysiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy
Future physiotherapists restoring movement and function through exercise, manual therapy, and rehabilitation.
Find out morePodiatry
Department of Podiatry
Podiatric students diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower limb.
Find out moreRadiography
Department of Radiography
Diagnostic and therapeutic radiography students mastering imaging science to detect and treat disease.
Find out moreMedical Physics Unit
Medical Physics Unit
Medical physics students working on radiation dosimetry, imaging quality, and the safe clinical use of technology.
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