Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 41,400 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2026
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Environmental Management is a general undergraduate degree giving a broad understanding of Environment. The degree is a Maldivian qualification that meets the international standards for a first degree. The degree structure and content have been developed as a collaborative effort between Maldives Environment Management Project (MEMP) funded by World Bank and Maldives National University. Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEM) course is designed to train skilled professionals in the area of environmental management so that Maldives continue to develop in a way that advances sustainable human development by providing the highest possible quality of life for our people through the wise use and development of natural resources.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two passes in GCE A' Level/HSC or equivalent 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.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO123 Life on Earth (CORE) | Life on Earth | Nil | 15 Life on Earth (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV101 Global Environmental issues
in a local context (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV105 Environment and Community Health (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
DHI113 Dhivehi for Professional (CORE) | Nil | 0 0 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV111 Field Techniques (CORE) | Field Techniques | Nil | 15 Field Techniques (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
ENV103 Introduction to earth and
marine sciences (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV109 Sustainable Human Development (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
BIO103 Plants and Ecology (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO211 Fisheries Biology (CORE) | Fisheries Biology | Nil | 15 Fisheries Biology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
ENV209 Natural Resource
Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV215 Geographic Information
System (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
BIO219 Ecology and Environmental
Systems (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV201 Environmental Impact Asssesment (CORE) | Environmental Impact Asssesment | Nil | 15 Environmental Impact Asssesment (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
ENV205 Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
SCI205 Research Methods and
Experimental Design (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 | |||
| Exit with Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management after successful completion | 240 | 27,600 27,600 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV305 Community Development and Education for the Environment (CORE) | Community Development and Education for the Environment | Nil | 15 Community Development and Education for the Environment (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
ENV311 Strategic Environmental Assessment and Planning (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
SCI321 Research Project (CORE) | SCI205, SCI107 | 3,450 3,450 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,725 1,725 | ||||
| Semester Total | 75 | 8,625 8,625 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SCI321 Research Project (CORE) | Research Project | Research Project (CORE) () () | 0 0 | |
ENV329 Marine pollution (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,725 1,725 | ||||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,725 1,725 | ||||
ENV331 Affiliate Internship Programme ** (CORE) | 0 0 | ||||
| Semester Total | 45 | 5,175 5,175 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | BIO203 Conservation Biology (ELECTIVE) | Conservation Biology | Nil | 15 Conservation Biology (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
CHE201 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
BIO209 Marine Systems Science (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV301 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV333 Climate Change and Adaptation (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV307 Environmental Economics Policy and Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV335 Fisheries Management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ENV203 Integrated Waste Management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
PHY303 Atmosphere and Oceans (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
SCI323 Science and Society (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
BIO307 Marine Ecosystems (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 |
| Course Total | 360 CP | Total: 41,400 41,400 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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Careers
Environmental Managers Conservation Managers Environmental Analysts Environmental Policy Managers Environmental Scientists