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Diploma in Pharmacy
Course Fee
MVR 4,899 per month x 24 months
Diploma in 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 programme aims to fulfil the health needs of the public and uplift the profession of pharmacy and its socio-cultural impact on society
General Entry Criteria
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
Core Modules
Year 1
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
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
Upon successful completion of this programme participants will be able to:Â
Utilize the best dispensing practices
Apply knowledge of pharmaceuticals to disease processes and assess problem resolution criteria
Communicate pharmaceutical information to patients and medical staff verbally, in writing or electronically
Demonstrate the use of pharmacy equipment
Solve problems as part of a team effort
Work professionally and collaboratively while adhering to ethical principles
Implement the knowledge of drug regulatory affairs during the process of importation
Develop diet plans for patients with different health conditions
Utilize the skills of quality analysis in the process of drug testing
Create marketing plans and conduct market analysis of specific drugs
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