Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 6,960

previous Intake

previous Intake
August Intake 2024
Campus
Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time)

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills in compounding and dispensing medications. It also enables students to develop expertise in identifying common diseases and recommending appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for these conditions. Moreover, students will gain the competence to sell prescription medicines and provide patients with valuable guidance on their correct usage.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i)Three passes at GCE O' Level/SSC OR
  • ii)Attainment of Certificate 3 in Pharmacy

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

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MED001
Anatomy and Physiology: Common Ailments I (CORE)
580
PHM005
Pharmacology I (CORE)
870
PHM009
Pharmaceutics I (CORE)
1,160
PHM013
Pharmacy Practice I (CORE)
870
Semester Total 60
3,480

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
Pharmacology II20
1,160
Pharmaceutics II10
580
Pharmacy Practice II20
1,160
Anatomy and Physiology: Common Ailments II10
580
Semester Total 60
3,480
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 6,960

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

Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician Pharmacy Benefits Manager Regulatory Affairs Associate Pharmaceutical Research Assistant