QMUL Malta Scholarships and
QMUL Malta VGH Scholarships
Application Form
We are offering a series of scholarships for our QMUL Malta courses in Medicine. A proportion of these (including all the scholarships reserved for Maltese citizens) are being sponsored by our partners, the operators of extensive clinical services in Malta, Vitals Global Healthcare (VGH). All scholarships will be allocated by an identical process.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to have completed an MBBS Malta or Clinical Certificate in Foundation Studies (CCFS) course application.
Please complete the form electronically and return by email.
Name:
Applicant ID Number:
Course Name: MBBS/CCFS (delete one as applicable)
Date:
1) Why did you choose to study medicine, and why did you apply to QMUL? (500 words max).
Please note. This first section of the application is not included in the main scholarship scoring process. However, in the event of a tie between candidates, the scholarship selection panel may, at its discretion, refer to your scores at interview and this section (question 1.) to reach a decision to award the scholarship(s).
2) Which scholarship are you applying for? Please mark with an X.
QMUL Malta/QMUL VGH Malta, Medicine Scholarships
QMUL VGH Malta, Maltese Medicine Scholarships (Maltese citizens only)
3) Confirm if you will be able to cover the tuition fees for the outstanding amount if awarded the scholarship. Please mark with an X.
Please return this application form to:
Email:
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Further information
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for the scholarships you must:
o Submit a completed MBBS Malta or Clinical Certificate Foundations Studies Malta (CCFS) application by 31st May 2017 and
o Submit a completed scholarship application by 31st May 2017.
Scholarship criteria
The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and (with the exception of the two Maltese scholarships) are open to all candidates worldwide.
All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicants’ performance in the following measures:
1. UCAS tariff points or international equivalent, or High School results for CCFS (50%)
2. UKCAT score (50%)
The units of assessment will be weighted as outlined above using the score the candidate achieves in each of the two criteria. In the event of a tie between candidates, the scholarship selection panel may, at its discretion, refer to the candidates' scores at interview and answers to Question 1 of the scholarship application form to reach a decision to award the scholarship(s).
Once a student has been awarded the scholarship and started the course it will be retained by the student until the end of their programme, assuming they meet the necessary criteria to progress through the course each year, i.e. they fulfil the examination and professional requirements. CCFS students will carry their scholarship through to MBBS studies upon successful completion of the CCFS.
Application and awarding process
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. To qualify, applicants will need to meet the minimum requirements listed below:
MBBS
· AAA or equivalent; 2:1 or equivalent for graduates,
· UKCAT:
- If taken in 2016 a minimum total UKCAT score of 1731
- If taken in 2017 a minimum total UKCAT score of 2331,
· IELTS 7.0.
Clinical Certificate in Foundation Studies
· The minimum academic entry requirement from your country. Please see selection criteria to check,
· UKCAT:
- If taken in 2016 a minimum UKCAT score of 1400
- If taken in 2017 a minimum UKCAT score of 2000,
· IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be awarded on a conditional basis, subject to the student meeting the terms of the academic offer when exam results are announced.
Students will be assessed for their suitability to be awarded a scholarship by a panel comprising of the Dean for Education, the Deputy Dean for Education (Malta) and two people external to QMUL e.g. a nominee of VGH and a nominee of the Maltese Government.
Key information
Deadline for scholarship application: 31st May 2017. A small number of scholarships will be withheld for possible late applicants.
· Students can apply for the scholarship at any point up until 31st May, even if they have already been interviewed and offered a place.
· Scholarships will be awarded by 31st July 2017 once we have received all UKCAT scores and the majority of International qualifications (IB, CBSE etc).
· Scholarships can be awarded to outstanding students who meet the criteria to receive an unconditional offer before this date.
· Unconditional scholarship awardees will be expected to accept the offer within two weeks by making a deposit payment.
· Conditional scholarship awardees will be expected to accept an offer within one week of becoming unconditional by making a deposit payment.
· In the event of an individual who has been offered a scholarship on a conditional basis failing to meet those conditions, the candidate may still be offered a place, but the offer of a scholarship may be withdrawn.
· Scholarships cannot be deferred.
Steps from application to scholarship award
1. Apply for the MBBS Malta or CCFS Malta
2. Apply for the Scholarship
3. Be shortlisted for interview or rejected dependent on strength of application
4. Attend an interview either in person or via Skype
5. Student considered for scholarship by panel if interview was successful
6. Student informed of offer of admission to MBBS/CCFS and outcome of scholarship application if a decision on this has been made by the panel at this point
7. Student informed of offer of admission to MBBS/CCFS and then the outcome of the scholarship application once this is available, thenprovided a deadline by which to accept scholarship offer by making deposit payment.
When will I know the outcome of my scholarship application?
The deadline for application is 31st May 2017. Scholarships will be awarded by 4th August 2017. A small number will be deferred to be awarded later over the summer.
Promotional activities
Those accepting a scholarship are agreeingto take part in a range of promotional activities to support the university; as a scholar you will be expected to:
a) Provide a student profile of yourself which may be used on the university website;
b) Attend a scholars reception;
c) Assist at a maximum of three events organised by your School or the Directorate of Marketing and Communications.Such events may include photoshoots or filming events; meeting visitors from schools, universities or overseas embassies; assisting at Open Days or other recruitment events;
As a student at university, it is understood that your studies must be your highest priority, so, where possible, events will be arranged so that they do not interfere with lectures. Naturally, events will not be arranged during examinations.
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