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Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management

Level: Advanced Diploma(MNQF Level 6)
Duration: 2 years(4 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)

current Intake: February Intake 2026
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management is a specialized program that builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in a Diploma in Environmental Management. It provides students with a deeper understanding of environmental issues, management strategies, and sustainable practices.

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)	1,725 1,725
CORE	SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE)	Scientific and Analytical Skills	Nil	15 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
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)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENV105 Environment and Community Health (CORE)	Environment and Community Health	Nil	15 Environment and Community Health (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professional (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professional	Nil	Non-credit Dhivehi for Professional (CORE) (Non-credit) (Non-credit)	0 0
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,900 6,900

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENV111 Field Techniques (CORE)	Field Techniques	Nil	15 Field Techniques (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
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)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENV109 Sustainable Human Development (CORE)	Sustainable Human Development	Nil	15 Sustainable Human Development (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	BIO103 Plants and Ecology (CORE)	Plants and Ecology	Nil	15 Plants and Ecology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,900 6,900

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	BIO211 Fisheries Biology (CORE)	Fisheries Biology	Nil	15 Fisheries Biology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENV209 Natural Resource Management (CORE)	Natural Resource Management	Nil	15 Natural Resource Management (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENV215 Geographic Information System (CORE)	Geographic Information System	Nil	15 Geographic Information System (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	BIO219 Ecology and Environmental Systems (CORE)	Ecology and Environmental Systems	Nil	15 Ecology and Environmental Systems (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,900 6,900

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENV201 Environmental Impact Asssesment (CORE)	Environmental Impact Asssesment	Nil	15 Environmental Impact Asssesment (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENV205 Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation (CORE)	Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation	Nil	15 Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	SCI205 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE)	Research Methods and Experimental Design	Nil	15 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective	Nil	15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,900 6,900
Course Total				Course Total	240	27,600 27,600

Elective

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
ELECTIVE	BIO203 Conservation Biology (ELECTIVE)	Conservation Biology	Nil	15 Conservation Biology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	CHE201 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry	Nil	15 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	BIO209 Marine Systems Science (ELECTIVE)	Marine Systems Science	Nil	15 Marine Systems Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	ENV301 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management (ELECTIVE)	Integrated Marine and Coastal Management	Nil	15 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	ENV333 Climate Change and Adaptation (ELECTIVE)	Climate Change and Adaptation	Nil	15 Climate Change and Adaptation (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	ENV307 Environmental Economics Policy and Law (ELECTIVE)	Environmental Economics Policy and Law	Nil	15 Environmental Economics Policy and Law (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	ENV335 Fisheries Management (ELECTIVE)	Fisheries Management	Nil	15 Fisheries Management (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	ENV203 Integrated Waste Management (ELECTIVE)	Integrated Waste Management	Nil	15 Integrated Waste Management (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	PHY303 Atmosphere and Oceans (ELECTIVE)	Atmosphere and Oceans	Nil	15 Atmosphere and Oceans (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	SCI323 Science and Society (ELECTIVE)	Science and Society	Nil	15 Science and Society (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
ELECTIVE	BIO307 Marine Ecosystems (ELECTIVE)	Marine Ecosystems	Nil	15 Marine Ecosystems (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725

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

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