Certificate 4 in Foundation Studies (Science): Pathway: Natural Sciences

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)

current Intake

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

Overview

Nurturing minds for new frontiers in science, Now. This course is a bridge to Bachelors programmes offered, that meets the international standards for a first degree. The main aim of this course is to develop students with a strong foundation and advanced knowledge in scientific principles in their chosen specialty. Prepare for your future degree and learn the skills you’ll need to succeed.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) 3 Passes in GCE O' level/ SSC including 'C' Pass in at least 1 Science stream subject

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)
ENG063
English Language and Study Skills I (CORE)
870
MAT047
Mathematics I (CORE)
1,245
BIO033
Biology I (CORE)
1,245
CHE025
Chemistry I (CORE)
1,245
Semester Total60
4,605

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ENG065
English Language and Study Skills II (CORE)
870
BIO035
Biology II (CORE)
1,245
CHE027
Chemistry II (CORE)
1,245
PHY023
Introduction to Social Studies (CORE)
870
Semester Total60
4,230
Course Total120
8,835

Careers

Further education to become a: Physicist, Biologist, Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Marine Scientist, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, etc..