Diploma in Environmental Management

Level: Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)

previous Intake: August Intake 2024
Campus: Male' (Full-Time) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time)

Overview

This is an exit of Bachelor of Environmental Management and not offered separately. Bachelor of Environmental Management is a general undergraduate degree giving a broad understanding of Environment. The degree is a Maldivian qualification that meets the international standards for a first degree. The degree structure and content have been developed as a collaborative effort between Maldives Environment Management Project (MEMP) funded by World Bank and Maldives National University. Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEM) course is designed to train skilled professionals in the area of environmental management so that Maldives continue to develop in a way that advances sustainable human development by providing the highest possible quality of life for our people through the wise use and development of natural resources.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes in GCE A' Level/HSC or equivalent OR,
ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR,
iii) Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study target program

Language Requirements

i) Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English / MNU English Language Competency Test) or equivalent

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	BIO123 Life on Earth (CORE)	Life on Earth	Nil	15 Life on Earth (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE)	Scientific and Analytical Skills	Nil	15 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	ENV101 Global Environmental issues in a local context (CORE)	Global Environmental issues in a local context	Nil	15 Global Environmental issues in a local context (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	ENV105 Environment and Community Health (CORE)	Environment and Community Health	Nil	15 Environment and Community Health (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professional (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professional	Nil	Non-credit Dhivehi for Professional (CORE) (Non-credit) (Non-credit)
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENV111 Field Techniques (CORE)	Field Techniques	Nil	15 Field Techniques (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	ENV103 Introduction to earth and marine sciences (CORE)	Introduction to earth and marine sciences	Nil	15 Introduction to earth and marine sciences (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	ENV109 Sustainable Human Development (CORE)	Sustainable Human Development	Nil	15 Sustainable Human Development (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO103 Plants and Ecology (CORE)	Plants and Ecology	Nil	15 Plants and Ecology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Environmental Consultants Sustainability Managers Waste Management Specialists Environmental Policy Analysts Environmental Officers