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Advanced Diploma in Food Science (Food Safety and Quality)

Level: Advanced Diploma(MNQF Level 6)
Duration: 2 years(4 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 30,300

previous Intake: February Intake 2026
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Food Science (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) provides foundational knowledge in food science, microbiology, chemistry, and sanitation with a focus on food safety principles and regulatory requirements. The programme develops practical skills in food hygiene, hazard identification, and quality control, preparing students to support safe food production and handling. Through applied learning, students gain essential competencies to monitor food safety systems and ensure compliance with industry standards in diverse food-related environments.

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	FSA101 Introduction to Food Safety (CORE)	Introduction to Food Safety	-	15 Introduction to Food Safety (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	CPT127 Computer Applications in Health Care (CORE)	Computer Applications in Health Care	-	15 Computer Applications in Health Care (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	BIO129 General Microbiology (CORE)	General Microbiology	-	15 General Microbiology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	CHE113 General Chemistry (CORE)	General Chemistry	-	15 General Chemistry (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,900 6,900

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	FSC101 Basics of Food Science (CORE)	Basics of Food Science		15 Basics of Food Science (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	FSA103 Food Hygine and Sanitation (CORE)	Food Hygine and Sanitation		15 Food Hygine and Sanitation (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	BIO131 Food Mircobiology and Microbial Techniques (CORE)	Food Mircobiology and Microbial Techniques	BIO129	15 Food Mircobiology and Microbial Techniques (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	CHE117 Food Chemistry and Nutrition (CORE)	Food Chemistry and Nutrition	CHE113	15 Food Chemistry and Nutrition (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professionals		Non-credit Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) (Non-credit) (Non-credit)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	8,250 8,250

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	FSC201 Food Technology (CORE)	Food Technology	15 Food Technology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	LAW127 Food Laws, Regulations and Standards (CORE)	Food Laws, Regulations and Standards	15 Food Laws, Regulations and Standards (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	FSA301 Food Borne Hazards and Incident Management (CORE)	Food Borne Hazards and Incident Management	15 Food Borne Hazards and Incident Management (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	FSC203 Food Processing and Post-Harvest Technology (CORE)	Food Processing and Post-Harvest Technology	15 Food Processing and Post-Harvest Technology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total			Semester Total	60	7,575 7,575

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PUB229 Epidemiological Principles in Food Safety (CORE)	Epidemiological Principles in Food Safety	15 Epidemiological Principles in Food Safety (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	FSA303 Food Safety Inspection and Enforcement (CORE)	Food Safety Inspection and Enforcement	15 Food Safety Inspection and Enforcement (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	FSC205 Quality Assurance & food Safety Management (CORE)	Quality Assurance & food Safety Management	15 Quality Assurance & food Safety Management (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	FSA305 Seafood Safety & Quality Control (CORE)	Seafood Safety & Quality Control	15 Seafood Safety & Quality Control (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
Semester Total			Semester Total	60	7,575 7,575

Course Total

240 CP

Total: 30,300

30,300

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

Graduates can work as food safety assistants, quality control technicians, hygiene inspectors, laboratory assistants, or production supervisors in food industries, hospitality sectors, and public health agencies.