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Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 29,880 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

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

Overview

This course is a general science degree with the opportunity for the students to specialize in biology, chemistry or physics. The main aim of the degree is to develop students with a strong foundation and advanced knowledge in scientific principles in their chosen specialty. After completing this degree students will develop the skills required to work in variety of science related fields and will have a strong understanding of scientific principles, and the ability to analyze scientific information by identifying components, relationships and patterns, both in experimental data and ideas. Furthermore, they will be able to discuss and evaluate scientific information from different sources and assess its credibility. They will have mastered an inquiry-based approach to science, learning how to form and articulate testable hypotheses, and design investigations to test them. They will also have learned basic laboratory techniques used in a variety of scientific sub-disciplines and have the quantitative skills necessary to interpret findings.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes in GCE A' Level and 3 passes in GCE O' Level (Mathematics/ Science subjects) 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	SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE)	Scientific and Analytical Skills	NIL	15 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	MAT131 Mathematics for Scientists (CORE)	Mathematics for Scientists	NIL	15 Mathematics for Scientists (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO121 Biology of Cell and Organism (CORE)	Biology of Cell and Organism	NIL	15 Biology of Cell and Organism (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	PHY113 Principles of Physics (CORE)	Principles of Physics	NIL	15 Principles of Physics (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CHE109 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry I (CORE)	Inorganic and Physical Chemistry I	NIL	15 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry I (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	CHE111 Organic Chemistry I (CORE)	Organic Chemistry I	NIL	15 Organic Chemistry I (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO123 Life on Earth (CORE)	Life on Earth	NIL	15 Life on Earth (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	PHY115 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics (CORE)	Thermodynamics and Modern Physics	NIL	15 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SCI205 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE)	Research Methods and Experimental Design	NIL	15 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	CHE207 Instrumental Analysis (CORE)	Instrumental Analysis	SCI107	15 Instrumental Analysis (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO219 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (CORE)	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	BIO121	15 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO221 Human Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology (CORE)	Human Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology	BIO121	15 Human Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENV219 Ecology and Environmental Systems (CORE)	Ecology and Environmental Systems	NIL	15 Ecology and Environmental Systems (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO223 Marine Biology (CORE)	Marine Biology	NIL	15 Marine Biology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	BIO225 Microbiology (CORE)	Microbiology	NIL	15 Microbiology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	MED209 Human Health & Disease (CORE)	Human Health & Disease	BIO121	15 Human Health & Disease (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SCI319 Science Communication (CORE)	Science Communication	Nil	15 Science Communication (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	SCI321 Research Project (CORE)	Research Project	SCI205	15 Research Project (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective		15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective		15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SCI323 Science and Society (CORE)	Science and Society	Nil	15 Science and Society (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	SCI321 Research Project (continuing) (CORE)	Research Project (continuing)		15 Research Project (continuing) (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective		15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective		15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	4,980 4,980

Elective

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
ELECTIVE	BIO219 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ELECTIVE)	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	BIO121	15 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO221 Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (ELECTIVE)	Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology	BIO121	15 Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV223 Ecology and Environmental Systems (ELECTIVE)	Ecology and Environmental Systems	Nil	15 Ecology and Environmental Systems (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO223 Marine Biology (ELECTIVE)	Marine Biology	Nil	15 Marine Biology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO225 Microbiology (ELECTIVE)	Microbiology	Nil	15 Microbiology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO2XX Human Health and Disease (ELECTIVE)	Human Health and Disease	BIO121	15 Human Health and Disease (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO303 Concepts of Forensic Biology (ELECTIVE)	Concepts of Forensic Biology	BIO121	15 Concepts of Forensic Biology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO305 Applied Ecology (ELECTIVE)	Applied Ecology	Nil	15 Applied Ecology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO307 Marine Ecosystems (ELECTIVE)	Marine Ecosystems	Nil	15 Marine Ecosystems (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO309 Biodiversity and Conservation (ELECTIVE)	Biodiversity and Conservation	Nil	15 Biodiversity and Conservation (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO3XX Resource Security and Sustainability (ELECTIVE)	Resource Security and Sustainability	Nil	15 Resource Security and Sustainability (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO311 Food and Environmental Microbiology (ELECTIVE)	Food and Environmental Microbiology	BIO225	15 Food and Environmental Microbiology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO313 Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (ELECTIVE)	Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics	BIO219	15 Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO3XX Infectious Disease Control (ELECTIVE)	Infectious Disease Control	BIO225	15 Infectious Disease Control (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PUB321 Health Promotion and Public Health (ELECTIVE)	Health Promotion and Public Health	Nil	15 Health Promotion and Public Health (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO315 Blood and Tissue Science (ELECTIVE)	Blood and Tissue Science	BIO221	15 Blood and Tissue Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	BIO317 Pharmacology and Toxicology (ELECTIVE)	Pharmacology and Toxicology	BIO221	15 Pharmacology and Toxicology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE207 Instrumental Analysis (ELECTIVE)	Instrumental Analysis	SCI107	15 Instrumental Analysis (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE209 Organic Chemistry II (ELECTIVE)	Organic Chemistry II	CHE111	15 Organic Chemistry II (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE211 Environmental Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Environmental Chemistry	Nil	15 Environmental Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE213 Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry	Nil	15 Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE219 Material Science (ELECTIVE)	Material Science	Nil	15 Material Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE215 Medicinal Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Medicinal Chemistry	CHE111	15 Medicinal Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE217 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry II (ELECTIVE)	Inorganic and Physical Chemistry II	CHE109	15 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry II (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE301 Plant and Soil Science (ELECTIVE)	Plant and Soil Science	Nil	15 Plant and Soil Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE303 Forensic Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Forensic Chemistry	CHE207	15 Forensic Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE305 Food Chemistry and Analysis (ELECTIVE)	Food Chemistry and Analysis	Nil	15 Food Chemistry and Analysis (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	CHE307 Analytical Chemistry (ELECTIVE)	Analytical Chemistry	Nil	15 Analytical Chemistry (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV219 Green Buildings and Sustainability (ELECTIVE)	Green Buildings and Sustainability	Nil	15 Green Buildings and Sustainability (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV221 Earth System Science (ELECTIVE)	Earth System Science	Nil	15 Earth System Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY211 Electrical Technology (ELECTIVE)	Electrical Technology	PHY113	15 Electrical Technology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY209 Electronics and Electrical Principals (ELECTIVE)	Electronics and Electrical Principals	Nil	15 Electronics and Electrical Principals (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY213 Power Generation (ELECTIVE)	Power Generation	Nil	15 Power Generation (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY207 Quantum Physics (ELECTIVE)	Quantum Physics	PHY115	15 Quantum Physics (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY301 Simulations (ELECTIVE)	Simulations	Nil	15 Simulations (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY303 Atmosphere and Oceans (ELECTIVE)	Atmosphere and Oceans	PHY2XX	15 Atmosphere and Oceans (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY305 Medical Physics (ELECTIVE)	Medical Physics	PHY113	15 Medical Physics (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY311 Electronics (ELECTIVE)	Electronics	PHY2XX	15 Electronics (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY303 Mechatronics (ELECTIVE)	Mechatronics	PHY113	15 Mechatronics (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY313 Telecommunication Systems (ELECTIVE)	Telecommunication Systems	PHY113	15 Telecommunication Systems (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY307 Renewable Energy (ELECTIVE)	Renewable Energy	Nil	15 Renewable Energy (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	PHY309 Digital Circuits (ELECTIVE)	Digital Circuits	Nil	15 Digital Circuits (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV319 Earth System Science (ELECTIVE)	Earth System Science	Nil	15 Earth System Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV321 Fisheries Management and Agriculture (ELECTIVE)	Fisheries Management and Agriculture	Nil	15 Fisheries Management and Agriculture (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV323 Pollution Prevention and Control (ELECTIVE)	Pollution Prevention and Control	Nil	15 Pollution Prevention and Control (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV325 Meteorology (ELECTIVE)	Meteorology	Nil	15 Meteorology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	ENV221 Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (ELECTIVE)	Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing	Nil	15 Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 29,880

29,880

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