- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Pharmacy
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 4 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- A minimum of 3 principal passes at A-Level (pass in Chemistry and Physics are required) OR
- A minimum of 3 passes in Shahadha Saanavi (pass in Chemistry and Physics are required) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field AND
- Certified proficiency in English (GCE O’ level/ IGCSE English pass) OR pass in an equivalent English Language Competency Test
- Note
- Student with MNQF level 5 Diploma in Pharmacy can gain entry to the 3 rd year of the programme. The prior Diploma should be of 2 years.
- Student with MNQF level 6 Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy can gain entry to the final year of the programme (4 th year). The prior Advanced Diploma should be of 3 years.
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Anatomy and Physiology I
Biochemistry
Microbiology and Clinical Pathology I
Communication skills for Pharmacists
Pharmaceutics I
Skill Practice I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
Pharmaceutics II
Computer Applications in Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law and Good Practice
Pharmacy practice I
Year 2 Units:
Pharmacology I
Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
Pathophysiology of Diseases
Environmental Sciences
Pharmacy practice II
Pharmacology II
Health Education, Health Care system and Community Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing
Skill Practice II
Pharmacy practice III
Award Diploma in Pharmacy
Year 3 Units:
Mathematics for Pharmacists
Nutrition in Pharmacy
Medicinal Chemistry I
Alternative Medication
Pharmacognosy I
Skill Practice III
Industrial Pharmacy
Medicinal Chemistry II
Dispensing Pharmacy
Patient Counselling
Skill Practice IV
Industrial Training and Seminar
Award Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy
Year 4 Units:
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
Pharmacology III
Pharmacognosy II
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
kill Practice V
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
GMP and Quality Assurance
Drug Regulatory Affairs
Skill Practice VI
Research Project
Award Bachelor of Pharmacy
Course Fee
Fee details not provided.
Course Description
The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme incorporates in-depth knowledge on manufacturing, preparing and dispensing drugs, and patient counselling, along with pharmacotherapeutics. The first year focuses on core subjects which encompass the foundation for pharmaceutical sciences. The second year focuses on the application of knowledge and skills through comprehensive field practice in hospital, retail pharmacies and marketing in field settings. The third and fourth years focus on advanced knowledge of pharmacological disease management and clinical pharmacy along with a blend of industrial and drug regulatory affairs. The final semester is based on research, which will enhance the students’ critical thinking and research skills in the field of pharmacy. Upon completion of the programme, participants can practice as licenced pharmacists recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council. The programme aims to fulfil the health needs of the public and uplift the profession of pharmacy and its socio-cultural impact on society.