National Certificate III in Phlebotomy
- Level
- Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
- Duration
- 0.5 years(1 Semester)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time (Evening))
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 6,500
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- August Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))
current Intake
Overview
Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle, commonly to draw blood for laboratory testing, transfusions, donations, or research. The procedure is usually performed by a trained professional known as a phlebotomist.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Completion of grade 10 with a pass in GCE O'Level Biology.
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 | NCML01 Communication, customer service, computer operations (CORE) | Communication, customer service, computer operations | - | 3 Communication, customer service, computer operations (CORE) (3) (3) | 324 324 |
NCML02 Professional conduct & responsibilities (CORE) | 324 324 | ||||
NCML03 Healthcare delivery system (CORE) | 324 324 | ||||
NCML04 Infection Prevention and Control (CORE) | 648 648 | ||||
NCML05 Anatomy and Physiology of body systems (CORE) | 648 648 | ||||
NCML06 Introduction to Phlebotomy (CORE) | 1,296 1,296 | ||||
NCML07 Apply quality systems (CORE) | - | 648 648 | |||
NCML08 Specimen Handling (Packing, Transportation, Processing, Storage & Disposal) (CORE) | 648 648 | ||||
NCML09 Lab Investigations (CORE) | - | 324 324 | |||
NCML10 Practicum (CORE) | - | 1,316 1,316 |
| Course Total | 60 CP | Total: 6,500 6,500 |
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
Works in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, or blood banks. Supports lab operations by preparing specimens, managing equipment, and maintaining records.