Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
View(s):The Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, established in 1870, is the undisputed premier medical school in the country. The Faculty takes pride in its 150 years of history and tradition, and has the expertise, technology and resources to train post-graduates and other aspiring candidates in the health-related areas to meet the modern-day demands. Faculty of Medicine Colombo is now accepting applications for the 2023 July intake of the following programmes.
Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This full-time MSc programme provides hands-on experience in fundamental laboratory techniques
required for biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology and will guide students to publish their research findings in scientific journals. A variety of teaching-learning methods are used to additionally strengthen teamwork and communication skills. The programme is intended for graduates in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, agriculture, medical professionals, indigenous health professionals, bioinformaticians, researchers, and medical laboratory technicians who are looking to advance their careers. Theory and practical classes are mainly onsite. Sessions conducted by invited local or international resource persons may be online.
For more information, contact programme coordinator, Dr. Meran Keshawa Ediriweera on 0112629774 or meran@bmb.cmb.ac.lk
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Development
The course is designed for doctors, nurses, NGOs and other healthcare professionals to give a broad overview of the health sector and issues related to health using a multidisciplinary approach. It is especially aimed at professionals working in health and health related areas in the public or private sector, or NGOs, who wish to broaden their understanding on health.
The programme focuses on the concepts related to health, the dynamic nature of its determinants and analyses the multifaceted nature of the health system and related organisations. It is geared to equip the learners to apply the knowledge and skills gained to analyse present and future challenges in health development and to take an advocacy role in encouraging others to view health outcomes to be a result of policies and advances in other sectors. The course consists of lectures by experts, student seminars and small group discussions and a dissertation based on a simple research project.
For more information contact,
Dr. Yasaswi Walpita (0112 677 765 |
0112 695 300 Ext: 142/143 or
yasaswi@commed.cmb.ac.lk)
Ms. Krishni Fernando (0775273707 or hdrp2008@gmail.com |
health@med.cmb.ac.lk)
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