BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science

UGC APPROVED – OFFERED BY NSBM

Duration - 4 Years (Full time)

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Biomedical Science is the field of study that focuses on the areas of biology, medicine and chemistry that are relevant to healthcare. Aim of the biomedical science degree program is to well prepare the undergraduates to collaborate on scientific investigations of human structure and function in health and disease at a molecular, cellular and whole systems level. You will gain the skills you need to understand and investigate human biology and make a difference to human health in a wide variety of career paths specially in medical research innovation and management. Furthermore, Biomedical scientists develop new treatments and therapies for human illnesses, diseases and disabilities.

KEY FEATURES

  • UGC approved 4 year degree programme
  • The programme encompasses non-GPA foundational courses, core and elective courses.
  • Includes mandatory industry placement and supervised research project element

Aims of the Program

  • Our aim is to offer an enriching, intellectually demanding and stimulating programme of study and to create graduates who are able to:
  • Understand fundamentals of human science
  • Apply the scientific knowledge appropriately and accurately
  • Analyse body functions and its deviations
  • Show knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical science
  • Use theory of global health to the benefits to the Sri Lankan society

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Year 1

  • Laboratory practice and safety
  • General Chemistry
  • Human Physiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Biomolecules
  • Human Anatomy I
  • Metabolism
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Genetics

Year 2

  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Immunobiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Human diseases
  • Toxicology
  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Instrumentation

Year 3

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Haematology
  • Diagnostic pathology
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Medical Bioinformatics
  • Genomic and precision medicine
  • Laboratory quality assurance and accreditation
  • Research Methodology

Year 4

  • Research bioethics
  • Medical Physics
  • Research project
  • Basics in Nanobiotechnology
  • Cancer biology and diagnostics
  • Applied Recombinant Technology

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three Passes in biology/agriculture streams in a single sitting, at one of the following examinations or equivalent foreign qualifications is the minimum entry requirement. Equivalent foreign qualification is defined as the minimum requirement for admission to the first year of a UGC recognized university in that country.
  • Eligible subjects in GCE A/L Biology streams – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Eligible subjects in GCE A/L Agriculture streams – Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture
  • GCE A/L General English minimum marks- ‘S’ pass
  • GCE A/L General Knowledge minimum marks- 30%
  • GCE Advanced Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
  • GCE Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK (London A/L)
  • International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK
  • GSE Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examinations, UK

* Candidates with impressive results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universities in Sri Lanka.

COURSE FEE
  • Year 1 - 800,000 LKR (Installments 400,000 x 2)
  • Year 2 - 800,000 LKR (Installments 400,000 x 2)
  • Year 3 - 800,000 LKR (Installments 400,000 x 2)
  • Year 4 - 800,000 LKR (Installments 400,000 x 2)
  • Registration Fee - 10,000 LKR
  • Library Fee - 5,000 LKR
Four Years (Full Time)
3,200,000 LKR
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COURSE FEE

The fee for each semester is 450,000 LKR

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

You could pursue a career in various medical and health related fields. There are also numerous opportunities to take on higher studies: higher level Masters or PhD research.

Direct career opportunities:

  • Biomedical scientist and healthcare scientist in industry, research institutions and health care settings in various fields including biochemistry, genetics, haematology and microbiology.
  • Employment at large pharmaceutical companies or biotechnology companies