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Applied science relates to the application of scientific knowledge to practical challenges and jobs. At the Institute of Applied Science, you are prepared for technological careers within the health, pharmaceutical, environment, food and beverage, or general engineering sectors. You learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace, while developing the skills to work in laboratories and with environmental technologies and methodologies, as well as to apply basic engineering principles in industrial settings. Our recently built facilities at the new MCAST Campus include 11 fully-equipped laboratories for training and research in microbiology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and other specialised science and technology fields. MCAST Institute of Applied Science Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7369
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All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details. Il-Livelli huma bbaΩati fuq il-Qafas g˙all-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-a˙˙ar pa©na ta’ dan il-Prospett. * Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. ProviΩorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti g˙all-Kwalifiki. MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances. L-MCAST jirriΩerva d-dritt li jag˙mel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-˙tie©a u ç-çirkostanzi.
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“My studies at MCAST included an apprenticeship through which I started experiencing the world of work even before I completed my course. This opportunity helped me to better understand the skills I need to succeed in my career in applied science.�
Ruth Abela MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Laboratory Analyst at Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd.
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“I was very happy when MCAST started offering courses in environmental sustainability, as I always wanted to pursue a career in this field of study. Once I graduate, I plan to work as a freelance environmental consultant and to eventually start my own business in this sector.�
Robert Farrugia First year student, MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
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“MCAST’s health studies course introduced me to a very rewarding and satisfying career. It is all about learning how to make a positive change in people’s lives. For this, I am grateful to the Institute’s lecturers who eagerly shared their knowledge and experience to help us develop our caring skills.”
Remona Meli MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice), Work placement at Mater Dei Hospital
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“At the Institute of Applied Science, assessments are based on practical assignments that help us build on what we learn in class through experimentation or research. I believe this system is much better than studying textbooks by heart to prepare for written examinations.�
Matheas DeBattista First year student, MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
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MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - LEVEL 2 AWARDING BODY: MCAST
Course duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: FiNished Compulsory eduCatioN or mCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCate Other entry requirements: initial assessment tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand what skills and qualities are required for jobs in the science sector 2. make accurate scientific observations and measurements in given situations 3. describe the main factors that affect the health of individuals 4. understand some of the factors that influence scientific progress.
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the programme gives students, who are in possession of the secondary school leaving Certificate, the opportunity to progress to a number of science-related areas including health science, general engineering, applied science and environmental science.
dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-Ċertifikat tattmiem tal-iskola sekondarja, u li jinteressaw ruħhom f’xi qasam tax-xjenza, inklużi s-saħħa, l-inġinerija, ix-xjenza applikata u x-xjenza ambjentali, inħeġġuhom jikkunsidraw din il-linja ta’ studju.
Besides the key skills subjects, namely english, maltese, mathematics, it and personal development, you will learn the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. you will also understand the applied use of these subjects in areas such as in the study of living systems and energy applications.
minbarra s-suġġetti ta’ qofol, jiġifieri l-ingliż, ilmalti, il-matematika, l-it u l-iżvilupp personali, ikollok ukoll introduzzjoni għall-fiżika, il-kimika u l-bijoloġija. dan iwasslek biex ikollok għarfien aħjar tal-applikazzjoni ta’ dawn issuġġetti, per eżempju fl-istudju ta’ sistemi ta’ ħajja u l-enerġija.
this programme is particularly suitable for students who have a scientific or technical aptitude, even if they have not fully decided upon their ultimate choice of career.
il-programm huwa partikolarment addattat għal dawk li jippreferu x-xjenzi u x-xogħol ta’ natura teknika, ukoll jekk ikunu għadhom ma ddeċidewx x’karriera ser jidħlu għaliha.
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MCAST DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE - LEVEL 3
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this diploma gives you a strong grounding in fundamental science and technology principles, as well as an initial exposure to vocational science subjects found in health, environmental and engineering industries.
din id-diploma toffrilek taħriġ fil-prinċipji fundamentali tax-xjenza u t-teknoloġija u tintroduċik għas-suġġetti vokazzjonali tax-xjenza li tiltaqa’ magħhom fl-industriji tassaħħa, tal-ambjent u dawk tal-inġinerija.
you will be able to understand the fundamental principles and laws of science, and how these are applied within laboratory and manufacturing organisations. you will be made aware of the physical principles behind certain technologies. you will also be able to understand the science of different materials, and gain an awareness of the principles concerning forces, speed, heat and energy.
tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar il-prinċipji fundamentali u l-liġijiet tax-xjenza, u kif dawn jiġu applikati fil-laboratorju u florganizzazzjonijiet tal-manifattura. tkun tista’ tagħraf aħjar kif il-prinċipji fiżiċi japplikaw f’ċerti teknoloġiji u fix-xjenza tal-materjali. titgħallem ukoll dwar prinċipji marbutin ma’ qawwa, veloċità, sħana u enerġija.
Course duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCate or 2 seC/o-level passes from english, mathematics, physics, Chemistry, Biology, design and technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the impact of human activity on the environment 2. investigate forces, motion, energy, light, electricity and sound waves 3. describe the factors that can affect and control human health 4. investigate chemical substances and organic compounds.
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MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (HEALTH STUDIES)
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Course duration: 2 years full-time this diploma has been developed to prepare students for health related careers.
din id-diploma tfasslet biex tħejji studenti għal xogħol f’karrieri relatati mas-saħħa.
students will learn about the impact of human beings on the environment, be able to understand the physical and psychological changes of ageing, understand aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems, and build competences in dealing with people with health problems and with challenging behaviour.
titgħallem dwar l-impatt tal-bniedem fuq l-ambjent, dwar il-bidliet fiżiċi u psikoloġiċi fl-etajiet avvanzati, dwar aspetti tal-anatomija u l-fiżjoloġija tas-sistemi tal-ġisem. tkun mistenni tiżviluppa l-kompetenzi li jwassluk biex tittratta sew ma’ persuni li jkollhom problemi ta’ saħħa jew dawk b’imġieba diffiċli.
through work placements students will get the chance to develop the skills and competences required to work within the health sector.
permezz tal-esperjenza li tieħu minn fuq il-post tax-xogħol, inti jkollok l-opportunità tiġbor l-għarfien u l-kompetenzi meħtieġa biex taħdem fis-settur tas-saħħa.
Fees: BteC registration Fees Entry requirements: mCast diploma iN applied sCieNCe – level 3 or mCast-BteC diploma iN health aNd soCial Care or 4 seC/o-level passes Compulsory: english language, mathematics, Biology preferred: maltese At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the physiological, sociological, and psychological approaches applied within a health and social care setting 2. recall how legislation, policies and procedures promote health, safety and security in health and social care settings 3. understand potential effects of life factors and events on the development of the individual 4. understand the factors that affect health status and patterns of ill health, and know the origins and application of current public health strategies. Career opportunities: paramedic aide health administrator environmental health practitioner
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MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC
Course duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BteC registration Fees Entry requirements: mCast diploma iN applied sCieNCe – level 3 or 4 seC/o-level passes Compulsory: at least 3 from english, mathematics, physics, Chemistry, Biology, design and technology, Computer studies At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand and be able to apply the principles of sustainable development 2. Carry out justification exercises and feasibility studies leading to the efficient and effective utilization of resources 3. understand current legislation and best practice relevant to waste, pollution and efficiency in resource utilisation 4. implement an investigative environmental sustainability project. Career opportunities: technical project manager environmental technologist environmental analyst
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awareness of environmental sustainability and related environmentally-based sectors are growing rapidly in europe, with the maltese government recently introducing various laws and standards on reducing global warming, climate change, low carbon emissions and the need for conservation in general.
il-kuxjenza dwar is-sostenibbiltà ambjentali u l-oqsma relatati qed tikber b’rata mgħaġġla fl-ewropa, hekk li l-gvern malti għadda numru ta’ liġijiet u stabbilixxa standards li jikkontribwixxu biex itaffu l-bidla fil-klima, inaqqsu l-emissjonijiet tal-karbonju u jiffukaw fuq il-konservazzjoni b’mod ġenerali.
the extended diploma in environmental sustainability includes topics related to environmental monitoring and energy management that are fundamental to the development of environmental awareness, and provides practical skills and techniques that support environmental understanding.
l-extended diploma in environmental sustainability tinkludi unitajiet ta’ studju li jiffukaw fuq l-immaniġġjar tal-enerġija u elementi oħra li huma fundamentali għalliżvilupp ta’ kuxjenza ambjentali. il-kors jipprovdilek il-ħiliet prattiċi u għarfien siewi dwar l-ambjent.
this programme prepares you for employment within environmental sustainability sectorbased organisations, as well as within medium to large organisations that face many environmental challenges on a daily basis.
il-programm iħejjik għal xogħol f’organizzazzjonijiet f’dan il-qasam, kemm dawk ta’ daqs medju, kif ukoll aktar kbar, u li ta’ kuljum jiffaċċjaw ħafna sfidi ambjentali.
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this course is designed for students who wish to embark on a technological career in a range of possible industries and professions such as within health, pharmaceutics, environment and general engineering. the programme contains a wide range of science and technology units that reflect aspects of employment within science-based organisations. students will learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace. they will develop the skills to work in a laboratory environment, to work with environmental technologies and methodologies, and to apply basic engineering principles within the workplace.
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dan il-kors maħsub għal studenti li jixtiequ jidħlu għal karriera vokazzjonali f’xi industrija jew professjoni li għandha rabta mas-saħħa, ilfarmaċewtika, l-ambjent u l-inġinerija ġenerali. il-programm fih għażla wiesgħa ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jittrattaw aspetti varji ta’ impjieg f’organizzazzjonijiet li għandhom bażi xjentifika.
Course duration: 2 years part-time on apprenticeship Fees: BteC registration Fees
titgħallem tapprezza aħjar kif il-prinċipji fundamentali tax-xjenza jirrelataw maxxogħol ta’ natura teknoloġika. tieħu wkoll it-taħriġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fil-laboratorju, f’ambjenti li jitolbu għarfien tat-teknoloġiji u l-metodoloġiji ambjentali. tkun mistenni tapplika l-prinċipji bażiċi tat-teknoloġija filpost tax-xogħol.
Entry requirements: mCast diploma iN applied sCieNCe – level 3 or 4 seC/o-level passes from english, mathematics, physics, Chemistry, Biology, design and technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Follow and communicate procedures in the scientific workplace 2. use scientific techniques to understand technological processes within an organisation 3. understand how science-based organisations develop products and deliver services 4. understand the requirements of science technicians in an organisation. Career opportunities: laboratory analyst laboratory technologist
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MCAST DIPLOMA FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS - LEVEL 4 AWARDING BODY: MCAST
Course duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: mCast diploma iN applied sCieNCe – level 3 or 6 seC/o-level passes Compulsory: english language, mathematics, Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand how to assist in the provision of services within the pharmacy environment 2. recall the national regulations and policies regarding use, distribution, storage and supply of medicines to patients and pharmacy customers 3. explain the uses and limitations of medicines, including their management in practice 4. use standard pharmacy resources to provide a service to pharmacy customers. Career opportunities: pharmacy technician
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this diploma course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a pharmacy technician. students will be exposed to scientific and pharmaceutical principles as well as be given a sound knowledge of health-related material, resulting in an all-round approach to effectively and competently embark on a career as a pharmacy technician. the programme is designed to provide participants with all the necessary information, technical skills, knowledge of procedures, legislation and responsibilities requested by such a career, which strongly underpins the provision of health care and services.
dan il-kors ta’ diploma maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jixtiequ jaqbdu karriera bħala pharmacy technician. titgħallem il-prinċipji xjentifiċi u dawk farmaċewtiċi u tkun mistenni tifhem sewwa l-elementi siewja li huma marbuta mas-saħħa. dan l-għarfien sħiħ jagħtik il-kompetenzi meħtieġa u jippreparak b’mod effettiv biex tidħol għall-karriera ta’ pharmacy technician. Għaldaqstant il-programm jipprovdilek l-informazzjoni kollha, il-ħiliet tekniċi, l-għarfien dwar il-proċeduri, il-leġiżlazzjoni u r-responsabbilitajiet li tkun teħtieġ għal karriera bħal din, karriera li hija waħda ta’ qofol fis-servizzi tal-kura u tas-saħħa.
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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (PRACTICE)
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Course duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BteC registration Fees Entry requirements: mCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (soCial Care) or mCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (health studies) or mCast diploma For deNtal surGery assistaNts - level 4 or mCast diploma For pharmaCy teChNiCiaNs - level 4 or 2 a-level passes aNd 2 i-level passes preferred: Chemistry, Biology, physics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in health and social care practice 2. maintain health and safety standards in health and social care settings 3. practice professional care in general and specialised health care environments 4. understand public health policy. Career opportunities: health practice worker medical representative health administrator
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this course has been developed to gear students for a higher level of work responsibility within the health sector.
dan il-kors jimmira li jipprepara lill-istudenti għal impjiegi b’livell ta’ responsabbiltà ogħla fil-qasam tas-saħħa.
students will specialise in topics such as the principles of health management and practice, the physiological principles of health and social care, and how to create and sustain effective work partnerships within the health sector. students will experience work placement practice under the supervision of experienced health professionals, thus furthering their insights into the profession.
l-istudenti jkollhom iċ-ċans li jispeċjalizzaw f’suġġetti bħall-prinċipji tal-management u l-prattika fil-qasam tas-saħħa u l-kura soċjali, kif ukoll kif joħolqu u jsostnu kollaborazzjonijiet effettivi fil-qasam tassaħħa. l-istudenti jieħdu taħriġ f’postijiet tax-xogħol f’dan il-qasam, taħt is-superviżjoni ta’ professjonisti b’esperjenza. B’hekk ikomplu jkattru l-għarfien tagħhom f’din il-professjoni.
this course is also intended for those who wish to further their studies in health and social care practice by means of the mCast Bsc (hons) in health and social Care (practice).
dan il-kors huwa wkoll immirat għal dawk li jixtiequ jkomplu l-istudji tagħhom fil-livell ta’ lawrja permezz tal-kors Bsc (hons) in health and social Care (practice), offrut mill-mCast.
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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC
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this diploma is geared towards the education and training of applied chemistry technologists who are employed in a variety of types of technical work, such as quality control, organic preparations, laboratory analysis, materials testing and research and education. this course has been developed to focus on giving individuals the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the chemical and related industries.
din id-diploma hija mmirata biex tipprovdi edukazzjoni u taħriġ relatati mal-kimika applikata lil teknici li jaħdmu f’tipi varji ta’ xogħol tekniku, bħal kontroll ta’ kwalità, preparazzjonijiet organiċi, analiżi fillaboratorju, ittestjar ta’ materjali u riċerka u edukazzjoni. il-kors ġie żviluppata bil-għan li jagħti lill-istudenti t-tagħrif u l-ħiliet meħtiega biex jagħmlu suċċess f’xogħol fl-industriji relatati mal-kimika.
it contributes to the students’ development and prepares the educational foundation for a range of careers in chemical sciences and related industries. the programme also provides opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher level skills in a scientific and technological context, providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. the programme will enable progression to an undergraduate degree in applied chemistry or related scientific area.
id-diploma tikkontribwixxi għall-iżvilupp tal-istudenti u tagħtihom bażi ta’ edukazzjoni għal numru ta’ karrieri fix-xjenzi kimiċi u industriji relatati. il-programm ta’ studju jipprovdi wkoll opportunitajiet lill-istudenti biex jiffokaw fuq l-iżvilupp ta’ ħiliet f’livelli aktar għoljin f’kuntest xjentifiku u teknoloġiku, u biex irawmu fihom ħiliet, teknika u attributi oħra li huma meħtieġa biex jirnexxu filkarriera tagħhom. B’dan il-programm, student ikun jista’ jidħol għal kors fil-livell ta’ lawrja, fil-kimika applikata jew f’qasam xjentifiku ieħor relatat.
Course duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BteC registration Fees Entry requirements: mCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN applied sCieNCe or 2 a-level passes aNd 2 i-level passes Compulsory a-level: Chemistry preferred: a or i-level: Biology, physics, mathematics (pure or applied) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. undertake complex laboratory investigations in a knowledgeable, safe and ethical manner 2. Work as an individual and in teams for successful performance in a chemicallybased industrial environment 3. use a range of techniques in the synthesis of substances and interpretation of results 4. Know how to manage a quality system and understand the typical duties of laboratory managers in different types of laboratory. Career opportunities: this programme provides a route for progression to that of senior laboratory technologist.
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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Course duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BteC registration Fees Entry requirements: mCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN eNviroNmeNtal sustaiNaBility or 2 a-level passes aNd 2 i-level passes Compulsory a-level: physics or mathematics (pure or applied) preferred a or i-level: Biology or Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the need for environmental management to devise an environmental policy 2. understand the interdependence of environmental systems and the human influences on these systems 3. understand approaches to monitoring activities that ensure effective delivery necessary to implement planning, recording, analysis and reporting strategies 4. understand the mechanisms and ecological implications of evolution to be able to predict temporal changes in plant and animal communities in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Career opportunities: this programme provides a route for progression to the mCast level 6 Bachelor of science in environmental engineering, or for employment in a technical or managerial post that demands an in-depth understanding of complex environmental sustainability and conservation issues. 70
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this course aims at equipping students with a broad, interdisciplinary background aiming at developing their understanding of environmental and resource problems, as well as what is needed to resolve them. the programme is designed to ensure that students acquire broad-based, integrated knowledge of how local and global ecological systems work, as well as an understanding of the interdependency between people and the environment. students will discover how political, institutional, and economic systems relate to environmental issues, and learn ways to sustainably manage human activities within the constraints of local and global ecological systems. students will acquire a set of basic skills and problem solving tools that enable them to tackle complex environmental and sustainability problems. students will have gained work-based practical experience that will allow them to integrate and apply their accumulated knowledge and skills in solving environmental challenges of national importance. this programme forms a main component leading to the mCast Bsc (hons) in environmental engineering.
dan il-kors jagħti lill-istudenti sfond wiesa’ u interdixxiplinarju biex jifhmu aħjar problemi ambjentali u dawk ta’ riżorsi, kif ukoll kif dawn il-problemi jistgħu jiġu riżolti. il-programm huwa disinjat biex jassigura li l-istudenti jakkwistaw għarfien wiesa’ u integrat dwar kif jaħdmu s-sistemi ekoloġiċi ta’ pajjiżna u dawk globali, kif ukoll li jifhmu l-interdipendenza bejn il-bniedem u l-ambjent. l-istudenti jiskopru kif is-sistemi politiċi, istituzzjonali u ekonomiċi huma relatati ma’ kwistjonijiet ambjentali, u jitgħallmu kif jimmaniġġjaw l-attivitajiet tal-bniedem b’mod sostenibbli fil-limiti tas-sistemi ekoloġiċi lokali u globali. l-istudenti jitgħallmu ħiliet bażiċi u jingħataw għodda li permezz tagħhom ikunu kapaċi jsolvu problemi komplessi ambjentali u ta’ sostenibilità. tul il-kors l-istudenti jakkwistaw esperjenza prattika li tgħinhom jintegraw u japplikaw dak li jitgħallmu u l-ħiliet li jiksbu biex isolvu sfidi ambjentali ta’ importanza nazzjonali. dan il-programm ta’ studju huwa komponent ewlieni li jwassal għall-kors Bsc (hons) in environmental engineering, offrut mill-mCast .
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (PRACTICE) AWARDING BODY: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT
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Course duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: mCast-BteC hiGher NatioNal diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (praCtiCe) Further details are available under the section “applications for mCast vocational degrees” At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in relation to health and social care practice 2. provide appropriate care in relation to particular clinical case studies as part of a medical team 3. apply biomedical science for health and social care settings 4. understand ethical issues and make informed decisions within the context of the health and social Care sector. Career opportunities: senior health practice worker medical representative senior health administrator
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this degree programme provides students with the competences required to work in contact with clients making use of health and social care services. you will have the opportunity to practice your care skills in different health and social care settings such as those catering for children, individuals with a disability, the elderly, and others. the ability to conduct research in this area is a key issue and you will be expected to develop analytical skills and learn how to create tailormade research programmes in the area.
dan il-programm, li jwassal għal lawrja filqasam tal-kura, irawwem fik dawk il-ħiliet professjonali li jkollok bżonn biex taħdem ma’ klijenti li qed jagħmlu użu mis-servizzi soċjali u dawk tas-saħħa. inti ser ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika l-ħiliet tiegħek f’ambjenti tas-saħħa u f’dawk soċjali, fir-rigward tat-tfal, tal-persuni b’diżabbiltà u mal-anzjani. il-ħila li tagħmel ir-riċerka hija ta’ qofol għal min jixtieq javvanza f’dan il-qasam. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa ħiliet analitiċi kif ukoll tfassal u twettaq programmi ta’ riċerka fis-settur.
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13/02/11
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AWARDING BODY: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT
the protection of natural resources, Co2 emissions, climate change and its effects, and demographic changes, are increasingly important topics in the local and international context. this degree course covers the national and global challenges of today and of the future, and includes a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration. the course of study is a merging of classical engineering with natural sciences.
il-protezzjoni tar-riżorsi naturali, l-emissjonijiet tas-Co2, il-bdil fil-klima u l-effetti tiegħu, u l-bidliet demografiċi, huma suġġetti li qed isiru dejjem iktar importanti kemm fil-kuntest lokali kif ukoll f’dak internazzjonali. dan il-kors ikopri l-isfidi nazzjonali u dawk globali, tallum u talfutur, u jinkludi livell għoli ta’ kollaborazzjoni bejn dixxiplini differenti. il-kors jgħaqqad flimkien l-inġinerija klassika u x-xjenzi naturali.
environmental engineering deals with engineering solutions for environmentally relevant challenges of our future. this course will provide students with the ability to use problem solving approaches for dealing with ecological and technical challenges, in order to creatively arrive at a situation of resource sustainability.
l-inġinerija ambjentali tittratta soluzzjonijiet - bażati fuq sistemi ta’ inġinerija - għal sfidi ambjentali tal-futur. dan il-kors jagħti lillistudenti l-kapaċità li jsolvu problemi relatati ma’ sfidi ekoloġiċi u tekniċi biex tinħoloq sitwazzjoni ta’ sostenibilità ta’ riżorsi.
the course is a challenging, technically-oriented programme that offers students a broad range of fields of application. environmental engineers can be active in the planning, construction, and operation of environmentally technological facilities, in research and teaching, in environmental organisations, in administration, and in consultancy businesses of their own.
il-kors huwa programm ta’ studju ta’ natura teknika u jista’ jigi applikat f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ oqsma. inġiniera speċjalizzati fl-ambjent jistgħu jaħdmu fl-ippjanar, filkostruzzjoni, u fl-operazzjoni ta’ faċilitajiet teknoloġiċi ambjentali, fir-riċerka u t-tagħlim, f’organizzazzjonijiet ambjentali, flamministrazzjoni, u f’intrapriżi ta’ konsulenza.
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Course duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: mCast-BteC hiGher NatioNal diploma iN eNviroNmeNtal CoNservatioN Further details are available under the section “applications for mCast vocational degrees” At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the basics of environmental engineering within a wide range of industries 2. Carry out water, energy and environmental audits and basic environmental impact assessments 3. Comprehend environmental legislation and regulations required to devise environmental policies 4. implement monitoring, logging, data management and interpretation of various environmental parameters with an aim of arriving at scientific conclusions to a specific problem. Career opportunities: this programme leads to a career in environmental engineering.
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COURSE PROGRESSION CHART 13/02/10
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice) 1 year full-time
13/02/11
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Engineering 1 year full-time
LEVEL 6
13/02/07
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice) 2 years full-time
13/02/09
13/02/08*
2 years full-time
2 years full-time
13/02/06
13/02/04
13/02/05A
2 years full-time
2 years part-time on apprenticeship
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Environmental Conservation
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Applied Chemistry
LEVEL 5
13/02/03
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) 2 years full-time
MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4 2 years full-time
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
LEVEL 4
13/02/02
MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3 1 year full-time
LEVEL 3
13/02/01
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2 1 year full-time
LEVEL 2
*Further progression to be offered in 2015. This symbol indicates that external applicants holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply directly at this level.