Applicants are required to be in possession of:

1. Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5)  in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum of one of the following: 

1. An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) preferably with a grade C or better in Biology, Chemistry or Home Economics at Intermediate level;
2. An MQF Level 4 vocational qualification (MQF 4 with a minimum of 120 ECTS) in Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing or a cognate area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education;
3. Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in two subjects (preferably including Biology, Chemistry or Home Economics), and at least a grade D in a third subject.
4. Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D. Preference will be given to those with Biology, or Chemistry or Home Economics at grade C or better at intermediate level.

In addition to the above, all applicants will be required to sit for an interview and present a portfolio demonstrating their work and training in relation to the subject area prior to acceptance on the programme.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.