Malta is an attractive for nurses due to its high demand for healthcare professionals with good salary package and a great pathway to permanent residency and other EU countries including the UK. Non- EU nurses can bridge their qualification through a 6-12 months adaptation program at the University of Malta (MCAST); IDEA college and various colleges campus to gain EU recognized qualification and start their careers in Malta or the broader European union.
Why Malta for nurses?
- High demand and opportunities:-
Malta’s public and private health care systems have a shortage of qualified nurses and creating a welcoming environment for international professionals.
- European recognition :-
Once student nurse will complete the bridging program, your Maltese nursing qualification is recognized across the EU, opening opportunities beyond Malta, such as in UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and USA, Newzeland.
- Malta will provide attractive annual salaries and premium pay for overtime work on Sundays and public holidays.
- Employers often provide relocation assistance and professional development allowances.
- After five years of contionous employment in Malta you are eligible to apply for long –term residency which will help nurses to freedom to live , work and travel across the schengen area.
- Nurses can bring their immediate family members to Malta through family reunification programs.
- Malta offers a high quality of life in a safe and welcoming European Union country.
How to work as a nurse in Malta:-
- Meet eligibility requirements
Nurses need a recognised nursing diploma or degree and professional experience.
- MQRIC assessment:
The Malta qualifications Database is a unique database that contains information on study programmes offered in Malta.
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(A) |
Introductory |
Level A |
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(B) |
Introductory |
Level B |
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General Education Level 1 (school leaving certificate) |
VET Level 1 |
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(2) |
General Education Level 2 (SEC Grade 6-7) |
VET Level 2 |
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(3) |
General education SEC Grade 1-5 |
VET Level 3 |
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Matriculation Certificate Advanced Level 1 ( Intermidate level) |
VET diploma |
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(5) |
Undergraduate Diploma Undergraduate certificate |
VET Higher diploma Foundation degree |
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(6) |
Bachelor’s Degree |
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(7) |
Masters Degree |
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(8) |
Doctoral Degree |
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- Complete the bridging program :-
Enroll in a 6-8 months adaptation program often offered by institutions like MCAST, IDEA college to gain EU- recognised qualifications and clinical experience.
- Gain English proficiency :-
You need to score IELTS overall 6 and OET B in speaking , C+ in others modules.
- Maltese nursing council registration :-
After the bridging program , you can apply for mandatory registration with the Maltese nursing & midwifery council.
- Secure a Job offer:-
Once registrated, you can apply for job placements with Maltese hospitals or healthcare providers.
- Work permit:-
Your employer will assist with the application for the necessary single work permit from identita Malta.
How to apply for course:
Qualification : GNM diploma, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc nursing
Experience : freshers can apply
Score : OET ( speaking – B, Writing – C+, Reading – C+, Listening – C+)
IELTS Academics : ( overall 6 bands)
Documents required for proces :-
- 10Th marksheet
- 12Th Marksheet
- Nursing marksheet
- Registration number
- Diploma/ Degree
- Transcript
- Updated CV
- MQRIC certificate
- Score card ( OET/ IELTS)
- Experience certificate
- Apostle
- International Debit card ( with name )
Course Duration :- course duration will be 6-12 onths that depends on transcript clinical and theory hours .
As per requirement:
Transcript hours:
Theory : 1533 hourswhy
Clinical : 2300 hours
Total : 4600 hours
Once documents are completed , University will conduct interview and interview is conducted by college admission department.
Gernally questions which are asked while taking interview are given below:
- Why do you want to do this course?
- How this course helps you to achieve career goals?
- What are the career opportunities after this course?
- Why did you choose this university?
- Why did you choose Malta?
- Tell me about your level of the course / ECTS/ names of the modules/ evaluation or assessment methods.
Interview will be recorded by the interviewer and checked by faculty of admission. On the basis of interview they will send interview report od candidate. If any candidate fail in interview university will give chance for next interview. After clearing interview candidates has tp pay the tution fee. Few colleges are offering they can pay 50 percent before visa and the rest 50 percent after visa.During process candidates must keep nearly twelve lakhs in his or her account. After tution fee university will book a appointment of VSF.
Following documents are required before VFS appointment:
- Visa application
- GDPR form
- Bank statement ( 3months)
- Bhank cover letter
- International debit card with student sign
- Self affidavit
- Birth certificate
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation contact
- Air ticket
- Colored photograph
All documents should be submitted in colored copy, colored scan.
Healthcare system in Malta:-
Malta has main public hospitals such as Mater dei hospital and several private hospitals such as st James hospital, which provide secondry and tertiary care. Besides, public health system is free at the point os service, while the private sector offers a complementry and fee based service and there are also government health centers for primary care.
Private hospitals: various residents also opt for private general practitioners and specialists who can provide them health care facilities.
Saint James hospital: The leading name in private healthcare in Malta over 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector. This hospital has best in modren technology and the island’s most renowed consultants and health professionals. They are constantly delivering the high-quality healthcare services with the community in a safe and caring environment.
Saint thomas hospitals: saint thomas hospitals stands as a pillar of medical excellence in Malta and delivering a quality of care. This hospital offers a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests and scans with utilising the latest advancements such as high – end ultrasound , advanced cardiac CT and digital mammography.
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