Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management (Full-Time)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-29 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management (Full-Time)
Overview
This course aims to offer its students an educational program having the fundamental elements of diving, tourism, and risk management combined. The final purpose of this new program is to have dive professionals and businesses grow their competence and better understand the risks associated with scuba diving, as well as increasing key business skills related to this specific industry.
Programme Learning Outcomes
- Comprehensively understand the concepts of risk assessment with respect to scuba diving and creatively propose strategies how to reduce risks.
- Systematically understand the human physiology and acknowledge how this is affected by regular/frequent diving activity (recreational, technical, and free diving).
- Comprehend the business elements, including the human resource management component and how does this operate in the leisure industry.
- Determine detailed knowledge on the various components making up diving equipment and specific equipment used for specific use (recreational, technical, and free diving, research diving, and other associated activities whilst diving).
- Systematically identify diving-related hazards/injuries and their treatment both in terms of basic first aid but also more advanced procedures, such as the use of the hyperbaric chamber.
- Deploy established techniques on how to assist and partner with re-compression chamber facilities, training, and emergency assistance.
Entry Criteria
- A combination of a minimum of 3 Advanced and Intermediate Levels, of which one needs to be an Advanced Level (MQF/EQF Level 4) pass. These must add up to a minimum of 44 points as per the provided matrix, AND passes at grade 5 (SSC&P Level 3) or better in the English and Mathematics SEC examinations.
- A full qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4, AND a portfolio evidencing relevant experience in the diving sector for at least 3 years, along with evidence of appropriate writing and analytical skills to ensure that the prospective candidate can fully and meaningfully participate in the course, and work experience at professional and/or executive level for at least 5 years.
- Any ITS Diploma or equivalent MQF/EQF Level 4 certification.
- Any ITS Higher National Diploma or equivalent MQF/EQF Level 5 certification.
- Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and/or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves the right to subject the candidate for an interview and/or an RPL procedure prior to acceptance.
Applicants must also provide proof of their English proficiency at Level B2.
In addition to any of the above entry requirements and given that this course includes numerous practical (diving) components, it is mandatory for applicants to be in possession of an EN standard Level 2 diving certification (e.g., PADI Rescue Diver or an equivalent certification from a recognized certification agency) and have a minimum of 30 logged dives. Candidates who do not have both of these requirements may be allowed to enrol on the condition that they provide proof of having attained such requirements by the end of the first academic year.
Possible Career Opportunities
- Scuba Diving Instructor
- Director of Diving/Diving Business Manager
- Dive Safety Officer
- Diving Officer
- Research Diver
- Scientific Diver
Course Dates
Next intake will commence course on the 29th of September 2025.
Course Modules
- UG6071 Web2.0 and its Applications in Tourism, Culture, and Heritage
- UG6070 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- HNDFL Foreign Language for Hospitality
- UG6125 Tourism Economics
- UG6072 The Risks & Medical Aspects of Diving
- UG6073 Diving Technical Aspects and Diving Equipment
- UG6110 Qualitative Research and Innovation Methods
- UG6074 Occupational and Business Health & Safety in the Workplace
- UG6075 Insurance and Issue
- UG6076 Legal Aspects and Regulations Diving Industry and Legal Liability Issue
- UG6077 RCAPP (Recompression Chamber Assistance and Partnership Program) - 1
- UGD5211 Local Placement
- UG6078 Oxygen First Aid & Site Neurological Assessment for Divers and Freedivers - 1
- UG6079 Deep Diver 40/45/50
- UG6080 Basic Research Operator - 1
- UG6081 Dive Medicine for Divers - 1
- UG6082 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Wireless Sensor Network and Communication Systems - 1
- UG6083 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Sensor Network for Underwater and Surface Monitoring - 1
- UG6084 First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries - 1
- UG6139 Writing a Dissertation Proposal
- UG6086 Enriched Air Diver - 1
- UG6087 Gas Blender - 1
- UG6088 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicen Techniques - Biomedical Signals and Sensors - 1
- UG6051 Tourism Economics 2
- UG6091 Equipment Specialist Lab - 1
- UG6119 Employee Engagement and Relationships
- UG6030 International Placement
- UG6108 Diver Medical Technician - 1
- UG6092 Freediver - 1
- UG6093 Divemaster Course
- UG6094 The DAN Hotline
- UG6095 Ecological Aspects- Awareness
- UG6096 Fire safety Awareness - 1
- UG6097 Rebreather Diver - 1
- UG6099 Deep Diver 65 - 1
- UG100 open Water Scuba Instructor - II
- UG6101 Research Diver (Scientific Diver) - 1
- UG6102 Paediatric Basic Life Support & AED and First Aid - II
- UG6105 Advanced Oxygen - II
- UG6045 Dissertation
- UG6112 Human Resources Management in Hospitality
- UG6118 Performance Appraisals and Training and Development
- LANGA1 Foreign Language for Hospitality
- LANGB1/LANGB2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
- UGD5287 Principles of Internal Marketing
- UGD5294 Corporate Governance and Workplace Wellbeing
- LANGA2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
- UG6123 Cost Control, Analysis, and Management
- UGD5288 Strategic Hospitality Information and Communication Technologies
- UG6138 Quantitative Research Methods
Fees
| Fees (€) per semester | Description |
|---|---|
| €0 | EU/EEA Nationals with a Valid Maltese ID Passport or Maltese ID Card or Maltese Residence Permit following Courses on Campus and Online |
| €3938 | EU/EEA Nationals with a valid EU Passport and/or EU Id card opting to follow courses online only, where applicable |
| €4155 | Non-EU Nationals residing in Malta following Full-Time Courses |
| €4155 | Non-EU Nationals following Full-Time Courses Online only, where applicable |
All prices are equivalent to a semester of studies. Local and International Internships are exempted from fees. If the course is offered online and on campus the price will vary, please contact the registrar's office for further information. This course is eligible for the Get Qualified scheme, whereby one can get up to 70% tax rebate of the course fee. For more information on this scheme, please contact Get Qualified. The scheme is subject to the T&Cs of the managing authority/body.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program aims to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic worlds of diving, tourism, and risk management. Through a blend of classroom learning and practical applications, participants will cultivate the competencies needed to excel as professionals in the diving industry, enhancing both individual abilities and business efficiency.
Objectives:
- Developing risk assessment capabilities: Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of risk assessment methodologies with a direct application to scuba diving. They will master the formulation of innovative strategies for risk mitigation.
- Advancing understanding of human physiology in the context of diving: The program delves into the intricacies of human physiology, emphasizing the unique effects exerted by regular and frequent diving activities across diverse diving types (recreational, technical, and free diving). Participants will gain a deep comprehension of both physiological norms and alterations induced by diving.
- Comprehension of core business elements with focus on human resources: Participants will refine their understanding of business fundamentals, scrutinizing critical components including human resources management. Tailored to the specific nuances of the leisure industry, this knowledge facilitates exceptional decision-making and operational management.
- Comprehensive grasp of diving equipment: Individuals will acquire the expertise to recognize, categorize, and expertly utilize diving equipment across a broad spectrum. The program equips participants to employ equipment proficiently for various applications within recreational, technical, free, research, and other specialized diving activities.
- Systematic identification and management of diving risks and associated injuries: Participants will develop the capability to identify potential hazards and injuries within the realm of diving, mastering both basic first-aid techniques and advanced procedures like hyperbaric chamber operation for efficient and comprehensive emergency response.
- Partnership expertise in hyperbaric chamber facilities: Individuals will acquire the skills required to effectively assist and cooperate with hyperbaric chamber facilities, spanning areas like training, technical expertise, and emergency management for optimized support within this specialized domain. ## Program Modules:
UG6071: Web2.0 and its Applications in Tourism, Culture and Heritage
UG6070: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
UG6005: Quantitative Research Methods
HNDFL: Foreign Language for Hospitality
UG6012: Training and Development
UG6037: Tourism Economics 1
UG6000: Human Resources Management in Hospitality Part 1
UG6006: Human Resources Management in Hospitality Part 2
UG6072: The Risks & Medical Aspects of Diving
UG6073: Diving Technical Aspects and Diving Equipment
UG6029: Qualitative Research and Innovation Methods
UG6074: Occupational and Business Health & Saftey in the Workplace
UG6075: Insurance and Issue
UG6076: Legal Aspects and Regulations Diving Industry and Legal Liability Issue
HND5204: Hospitality Computing Applications
UG6055: Public Policy
UG6077: RCAPP (Recompression Chamber Assistance and Partnership Program) - 1
HND5206: Introduction to Tourism Marketing
UGD5211: Local Placement
UG6078: Oxygen First Aid & Site Neurological Assessment for Divers and Freedivers - 1
UG6079: Deep Diver 40/45/50
UG6080: Basic Research Operator - 1
UG6081: Dive Medicine for Divers - 1
UG6082: Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Wireless Sensor Network and Communication Systems - 1
UG6083: Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Sensor Network for Underwater and Surface Monitoring - 1
UG6084: First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries - 1
UG6109: Writing a Dissertation Proposal
UG6086: Enriched Air Diver - 1
UG6087: Gas Blender - 1
UG6088: Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicen Techniques - Biomedical Signals and Sensors - 1
UG6051: Tourism Economics 2
UG6091: Equipment Specialist Lab - 1
UG6001: Employee Engagement and Relationships
UG6030: International Placement
UG6108: Diver Medical Technician - 1
UG6092: Freediver - 1
UG6093: Divemaster Course
UG6094: The DAN Hotline
UG6095: Ecological Aspects- Awareness
UG6096: Fire safety Awareness
UG6097: Rebreather Diver - 1
UG6098: Freediver - II
UG6099: Deep Diver 65 - 1
UG100: Open Water Scuba Instructor - II
UG6101: Research Diver (Scientific Diver) - 1
UG6102: Paediatric Basic Life Support & AED and First Aid - II
UG6104: First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries - II
UG6105: Advanced Oxygen - II
UG6045: Dissertation
Assessment:
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Careers:
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- The duration of this program is 6 semesters which are planned as full-time study with potential work placements during breaks. The next cohort is projected to begin on 30th September 2024.
- Students enrolled on the program must demonstrate an acceptable level of English proficiency at Level B2.
- To become a student in this program, individuals are responsible for meeting certain academic entrance prerequisites. These may encompass: > Passing at least 3 courses, including one at the advanced level, with a total aggregate score of 44 points as defined in a particular reference matrix. Additionally, these individuals must achieve passing grades (or higher) at certain levels in specific examinations (i.e., English and Mathematics). > Completing an appropriate qualification (including a portfolio showcasing at least 3 years within the diving sector and evidence of writing/analytical ability) alongside demonstrating professional/executive-level work experience for a minimum of 5 years. > Holding an ITS Diploma/qualification or equivalent (MQF/EQF Level 4). > Possessing an ITS Higher National Diploma or equivalent (MQF/EQF Level 5). > Qualifying as a 'mature student' who is at least 23 years old by the program commencement date and is subject to aptitude/proficiency evaluation. Candidates in this category may also face interviews or an RPL process.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
EU/EEA Nationals with a Valid Maltese ID Passport or Maltese ID Card or Maltese Residence Permit following Courses on Campus and Online €0 per semester EU/EEA Nationals with a valid EU Passport and/or EU Id card opting to follow courses online only, where applicable€3938 per semester Non-EU Nationals residing in Malta following Full-Time Courses€4155 per semester Non-EU Nationals following Full-Time Courses Online only, where applicable€4155 per semester All prices are equivalent to a semester of studies. Local and International Internships are exempted from fees. If the course is offered online and on campus the price will vary, please contact the registrar's office at registrar@its.edu.mt for further information. This course is eligible for the Get Qualified scheme, whereby one can get up to 70% tax rebate of the course fee. For more information on this scheme, please contact Get Qualified. The scheme is subject to the T&Cs of the managing authority/body.
Institute of Tourism Studies
Overview:
The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) is Malta's primary educational institution for hospitality and tourism. Established in 1987, ITS offers a comprehensive range of study programs from Foundation to Master's Degree level, providing students with both theoretical and practical education in specialized labs and kitchens.
Services Offered:
ITS offers a wide range of services to students, including:
Academic Programs:
Foundation to Master's Degree level programs in hospitality and tourism.Practical Education:
Specialized labs and kitchens for hands-on learning.Industry Partnerships:
Collaborations with top international universities, including the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management.Further Training and Specializations:
Opportunities for students to pursue additional training and specialization.Hands-on Experience:
Smaller class sizes for individual attention and practical learning.Strong Industry Relationships:
Connections with industry leaders for internships and job opportunities.Internationally Recognized Qualifications:
Programs leading to globally recognized qualifications.Training Restaurants:
Practical experience in real-world settings.Internships:
Opportunities to gain practical experience in the industry.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Hands-on Experience:
ITS emphasizes practical learning through specialized labs, kitchens, and training restaurants.Individual Attention:
Smaller class sizes allow for personalized instruction and support.High Employment Rates:
ITS graduates have high employment rates, even before graduation.Strong Industry Relationships:
ITS has strong connections with industry leaders, providing students with internship and job opportunities.Internationally Recognized Qualifications:
ITS offers programs leading to globally recognized qualifications, enhancing career prospects.Education Beyond the Classroom:
ITS provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships and training restaurants.Academic Programs:
ITS offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Foundation Programs:
Provide a solid foundation in hospitality and tourism.Bachelor's Degree Programs:
Offer specialized knowledge and skills in various areas of hospitality and tourism.Master's Degree Programs:
Provide advanced knowledge and research skills in hospitality and tourism.Other:
ITS also offers a Training School that provides industry-focused training programs for professionals already working in the tourism and hospitality sector. These programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of companies, ensuring that industry professionals can stay updated and adapt to the evolving demands of the industry. The Training School also offers a wide range of Scheduled Courses throughout the year, covering various fields within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Entry Requirements:
EU/EEA Nationals and Maltese Residents:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- A combination of at least 3
- Advanced and Intermediate Levels qualifications, with one being an
- Advanced Level (MQF/EQF Level 4) , totaling
- 44 points as per the provided matrix.
- 5 (SSC&P Level 3)
- Alternative Qualifications:
- Full qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4 and a portfolio demonstrating
- relevant diving experience for at least 3 years with proof of appropriate writing and analytical skills.
- **ITS Diploma or equivalent MQF/EQF Level 4 certification.
- **ITS Higher National Diploma or equivalent MQF/EQF Level 5 certification.
- Mature student status (at least 23 years of age) with proficiency and/or aptitude tests administered by ITS.
- **Interview and/or RPL procedure may be required.
Non-EU Nationals:
- All entry requirements listed above for EU/EEA Nationals and Maltese Residents apply.
- Proof of English proficiency at Level B2 is required.
Additional Requirements:
- EN standard Level 2 diving certification (e.g., PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent) and **minimum of 30 logged dives.
- Candidates lacking these requirements may be allowed to enroll on condition of attaining them by the end of the first academic year. ## Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proof of English proficiency at Level B2 is required for all applicants.
- International Students page
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- The provided text does not contain a separate section for Language Proficiency Requirements; however, the required English proficiency level is mentioned within the Entry Requirements section.
