Diploma in Pharmacy
- Level
- Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
- Duration
- 2 years(4 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 15,670
SUMMARY
Overview
Diploma in Pharmacy provides knowledge in making medicines regarding compoundings, dispensing skills and also enable the students to gain knowledge to identify common diseases and recommend over the counter (OTC) medicines for these diseases. They will also be able to sell medicines according to the prescription, and advice patients on how to correctly use the medicine. This course also prepares students for managerial positions, particularly in parmacies. In addition students can choose to continue education in Pharmacy or other health related fields.
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.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO025 Microbiology (CORE) | Microbiology | Nil | 10 Microbiology (CORE) (10) (10) | 830 830 |
BIO027 Biological Science I (CORE) | Nil | 1,660 1,660 | |||
CHE023 Chemical Science (CORE) | Nil | 830 830 | |||
PHM017 Skills in Practice I (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
PHM111 Pharmaceutical Science I (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,480 4,480 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO029 Biological Science II (CORE) | Biological Science II | Nil | 10 Biological Science II (CORE) (10) (10) | 830 830 |
PHM105 Action & Use of Drugs I (CORE) | Nil | 1,160 1,160 | |||
PHM113 Pharmaceutical Science II (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
PHM121 Pharmacy Law & Good Practice (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
PHM125 Pharmacy Practice1 (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,730 3,730 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO117 Biological Science III (CORE) | Biological Science III | Nil | 20 Biological Science III (CORE) (20) (20) | 1,660 1,660 |
PHM127 Pharmacy Practice( 2) (CORE) | Nil | 1,450 1,450 | |||
PHM201 Action & use of Drugs II (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,980 3,980 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PHM123 Skills in Practice II (CORE) | Skills in Practice II | Nil | 15 Skills in Practice II (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PHM129 Pharmacy Practice( 3) (CORE) | Nil | 1,740 1,740 | |||
PHM203 Action & use of Drugs III (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
| Course Total | 240 CP | Total: 15,670 15,670 |
Careers
Tertiary hospital pharmacies Regional and atoll hospital pharmacies Private pharmacies Maldives food and drug authority (MFDA) Ministry of health University