Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 4 years(8 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 77,050 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
Selection Criteria: Selection Merit based

Overview

This program includes specializations in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Histopathology, and Blood Banking. The program provides students with extensive scientific knowledge and skills required for the study, examination, and analysis of body fluids and tissues using physical, chemical, and biological methods. The obtained information is crucial for diagnosing and treating diseases.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Passes in GCE A' Level 2 science subjects AND Passes in GCE O' Level in Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry OR,
ii) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies (Science) AND Passes in GCE O' Level in Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry.
iii) An MQA-approved Level 5 (Diploma) qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field.

Language Requirements

i) Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test given by MNU 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	BIO115 Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) (CORE)	Anatomy and Physiology (A&P)	Nil	15 Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS101 Basic Laboratory Technology (CORE)	Basic Laboratory Technology	Nil	15 Basic Laboratory Technology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS143 Intro to Medical Lab Science I (CORE)	Intro to Medical Lab Science I	Nil	15 Intro to Medical Lab Science I (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	DHI117 Muaamalaiy kurumuge Hunaru (CORE)	Muaamalaiy kurumuge Hunaru	Nil	15 Muaamalaiy kurumuge Hunaru (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS145 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science II (CORE)	Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science II	BIO115, MLS101, MLS143	15 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS147 Molecular Biology (CORE)	Molecular Biology		15 Molecular Biology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	PSY126 Introduction to Psychology I (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology I		15 Introduction to Psychology I (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
CORE	MLS225 Biochemistry (CORE)	Biochemistry	BIO115, MLS101, MLS143	20 Biochemistry (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
Semester Total				Semester Total	65	10,100 10,100

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS227 Medical Microbiology I (CORE)	Medical Microbiology I	BIO115, MLS101, MLS145	20 Medical Microbiology I (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
CORE	MLS229 Haematology I (CORE)	Haematology I	BIO115, MLS143	20 Haematology I (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
CORE	MLS231 Immunohaematology (CORE)	Immunohaematology	MLS145, MLS147	20 Immunohaematology (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS233 Medical Microbiology II (CORE)	Medical Microbiology II	MLS227	15 Medical Microbiology II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS235 Haematology II (CORE)	Haematology II	MLS229	15 Haematology II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS237 Histotechniques (CORE)	Histotechniques	BIO115, MLS145	15 Histotechniques (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS217 Immunology (CORE)	Immunology	BIO115, MLS147	15 Immunology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS301 Diagnostic Microbiology (CORE)	Diagnostic Microbiology	MLS233	20 Diagnostic Microbiology (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
CORE	PUB207 Epidemiology & Biostatistics (CORE)	Epidemiology & Biostatistics		10 Epidemiology & Biostatistics (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	MLS321 Haematology & Haemostasis (CORE)	Haematology & Haemostasis	MLS229	15 Haematology & Haemostasis (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SOC109 Introduction to Sociology (CORE)	Introduction to Sociology		15 Introduction to Sociology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	8,550 8,550

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS303 Medical Genetics (CORE)	Medical Genetics	MLS145, MLS147	15 Medical Genetics (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS323 Clinical Chemistry (CORE)	Clinical Chemistry	MLS225	20 Clinical Chemistry (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
CORE	MLS305 Transfusion Science (CORE)	Transfusion Science	MLS231	15 Transfusion Science (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS307 Biomedical Ethics (CORE)	Biomedical Ethics		10 Biomedical Ethics (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 7

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS401 Laboratory Quality Management & Safety (CORE)	Laboratory Quality Management & Safety	MLS307, MLS305, MLS323, MLS303, SOC109, MLS321, PUB207, MLS301, MLS217, MLS237, PSY126, DHI117	20 Laboratory Quality Management & Safety (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
CORE	MLS403 Clinical & Professional Practice I (CORE)	Clinical & Professional Practice I	MLS307, MLS305, MLS323, MLS303, SOC109, MLS321, PUB207, MLS301, MLS217, MLS237, PSY126, DHI117	30 Clinical & Professional Practice I (CORE) (30) (30)	4,800 4,800
CORE	PUB307 Research for Health (CORE)	Research for Health		15 Research for Health (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	65	10,400 10,400

Semester 8

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MLS309 Interdisciplinary Collaboration (CORE)	Interdisciplinary Collaboration	MLS403	15 Interdisciplinary Collaboration (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS405 Clinical & Professional Practice II (CORE)	Clinical & Professional Practice II	MLS403, MLS401	15 Clinical & Professional Practice II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MLS407 Research Project (CORE)	Research Project	PUB307, MLS403, MLS401	30 Research Project (CORE) (30) (30)	4,800 4,800
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Course Total

490 CP

Total: 77,050

77,050

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

Medical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Manager/Supervisor Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist Research Laboratory Scientist Public Health Laboratory Scientist Pathology Laboratory Scientist Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry