Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

SUMMARY

Level
Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration
4 years(8 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 28,215 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
Selection Criteria
Selection Merit based

current Intake

current Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

This program includes specializations in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Histopathology, and Blood Banking. The program provides students with extensive scientific knowledge and skills required for the study, examination, and analysis of body fluids and tissues using physical, chemical, and biological methods. The obtained information is crucial for diagnosing and treating diseases.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Passes in GCE A' Level 2 science subjects AND Passes in GCE O' Level in Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry OR,
  • ii) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies target program AND Passes in GCE O' Level in Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry.

Language Requirements

  • i) Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test given by MNU 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

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
BIO115
Anatomy and physiology (CORE)
1,245
MLS003
Basic Laboratory technology (CORE)
870
MLS005
Microbiology I (CORE)
580
MLS007
Haematology I (CORE)
580
PUB001
Communication in Health (CORE)
580
Semester Total60
3,855

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS009
Biochemistry I (CORE)
696
MLS125
Microbiology II (CORE)
870
MLS127
Haematology II (CORE)
870
MLS141
Introduction to Imunology (CORE)
696
PUB125
Epidemiology (CORE)
348
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS011
Biochemistry II (CORE)
580
MLS017
Histotechniques I (CORE)
580
MLS015
Lab management (CORE)
580
MLS131
Microbiology III (CORE)
870
MLS133
Haematology III (CORE)
870
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS135
Microbiology IV (CORE)
870
MLS137
Haematology IV (CORE)
870
MLS139
Practicum (CORE)
1,740
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 5

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
DHI113
Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)
870
MLS213
Diagnostic Microbiology I (CORE)
870
MLS215
Hematology and Hemostasis (CORE)
870
PUB227
Community Health (CORE)
870
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 6

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS217
Immunology (CORE)
870
MLS219
Clinical Chemistry (CORE)
1,160
MLS221
Biomedical Ethics (CORE)
870
PUB221
Biostatistics (CORE)
580
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 7

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS223
Histotechniques II (CORE)
580
MLS311
Immunohematology (CORE)
870
MLS313
Diagnostic Microbiology II (CORE)
870
MLS315
Molecular Biology (CORE)
1,160
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 8

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
MLS317
Medical Science Seminar (CORE)
870
MLS319
Clinical and Professional Practice (CORE)
1,740
PUB307
Research for Health (CORE)
870
Semester Total60
3,480
Course Total 480 CP
Total: 28,215

Careers

Medical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Manager/Supervisor Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist Research Laboratory Scientist Public Health Laboratory Scientist Pathology Laboratory Scientist Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry