Bachelor of Pharmacy

SUMMARY

Level
Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration
4 years(8 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 70,800 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

previous Intake

previous Intake
August Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Morning))

Overview

This course caters for students who are already engaged in the pharmacy field with lower-level certificates as well as fresh candidates who have no work experience in the field. This program will develop students’ theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the clinical and laboratory skills required for work in this field. This programme will equip students with the knowledge and skills so that upon completion, they can successfully provide counselling about medicine use, participate in policy-making and strategy development to overcome issues impacting this field, contribute

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Minimum 2 passes in GCE A Level, including pass in Biology or Chemistry OR
  • ii) Pass in MNQF Level 4 certificate in Pharmacy or higher OR
  • iii) Pass in MNU Certificate 4 - Foundation Studies (Science)

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

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
BIO125
Essential Physiology for Pharmacy I (CORE)
1,725
PHM111
Pharmaceutical Science I (CORE)
2,400
PHM121
Pharmacy Law & Good Practice (CORE)
2,400
PHM131
Pharmacology & Therapeutics I (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,925

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
BIO127
Essential Physiology for Pharmacy II (CORE)
2,300
PHM115
Advanced Pharmacy Practice I (CORE)
1,600
PHM133
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Microbiology (CORE)
1,600
PHM205
Pharmacology & Therapeutics II (CORE)
3,200
Semester Total60
8,700

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
CHE115
Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (CORE)
1,725
PHM117
Advanced Pharmacy Practice II (CORE)
2,400
PHM135
Pharmaceutical Management I (CORE)
2,400
PHM207
Pharmacology & Therapeutics III (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,925

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
DHI113
Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)
1,350
PHM119
Advanced Pharmacy Practice III (CORE)
2,400
PHM209
Pharmaceutical Management II (CORE)
2,400
PHM211
Pharmaceutical Science II (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,550

Semester 5

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
BIO227
Essential Physiology for Pharmacy III (CORE)
1,725
CHE221
Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (CORE)
1,725
PHM301
Pharmaceutical Biochemistry & Advanced Biotechnology (CORE)
2,400
PHM303
Pharmaceutical Science III (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,250
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy after successful completion 300
43,350

Semester 6

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
CHE309
Pharmaceutical Analysis I (CORE)
1,725
PHM401
Drug Discovery & Development (CORE)
2,400
PHM403
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy (CORE)
2,400
PHM405
Pharmaceutical Science IV (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,925

Semester 7

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
CHE311
Pharmaceutical Analysis II (CORE)
1,725
PHM305
Pharmaceutical Research Methods (CORE)
2,400
PHM407
Advanced Pharmacy Practice IV (CORE)
2,400
PHM409
Pharmaceutical Science V (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
8,925

Semester 8

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
PHM411
Medicinal Chemistry (CORE)
4,800
PHM413
Pharmaceutical Research Project (CORE)
4,800
Semester Total60
9,600
Course Total 480 CP
Total: 70,800

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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