Program/Course Names:
Full time degree programs
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Optometry
Elective programs
- Midwifery
- Trauma Nursing
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Elderly Care
- Palliative Care
Program/Course Descriptions (key features, academic focus, and any specialized tracks or concentrations)
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Goal of the Program is to produce Medical Laboratory Scientists who are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide laboratory services to any part of the World. The program aims to produce Medical Laboratory Professionals who will provide quality services, foster education on Medical Laboratory Sciences, and promote research in relevant fields, both nationally as well as internationally.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
The Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum has been designed to impart knowledge in Pharmaceuticals. There are 2 major areas in pharmacy namely, (i) Pharmaceutical Science (addresses production and development of pharmaceuticals) and (ii) Pharmacy Practice (offers services to the health care delivery system). The curriculum incorporates both pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science equally so that the graduates who complete the course will be able to select their area of interest when deciding their career pathways.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Programme is a Pre-Registration Degree course designed to equip nurse practitioners, who are beginners, with competencies in providing safe and effective nursing care of high standard in a variety of settings. The graduates of this programme will have the potential to practice as Generalist Nurses, Nurse Midwives and Community Health Nurses.
The curriculum provides a sound scientific and humanistic foundation for nursing practice enabling the students to develop competencies necessary for the delivery of nursing care related to prevention, maintenance, cure, rehabilitation and promotion of health. It also addresses the acute and chronic health problems throughout their life span, including care of the childbearing women from conception to childbirth. Apart from being sensitive and caring towards their clients, graduates of this programme will be confident of their contributions to the care and will be able to articulate the nurses’ role to other disciplines in health care ensuring patient safety.
- Bachelor of Science in Optometry
The goal of the programme is to produce a graduate with theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and professional training necessary to practice independently and successfully as an eyecare professional in any part of the world. The program aims to produce optometry professionals who will provide quality services, foster education in Optometry and promote research in relevant fields, both nationally as well as internationally.
The BSc (Hons) in Optometry is a full-time degree program offered over twelve terms spanning four academic years of study. Each academic year comprises of three regular terms and each term is 10 weeks in duration.
Duration:
Fulltime four years
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
High School Certificate/ Diploma/ any other qualification equivalent to Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level at one sitting in one and the same sitting.
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Program/Course Fees: tuition fees and any other applicable fees or expenses associated with each program/course.
10,000 USD per year
SLQF Level
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – SLQF Level 6
Bachelor of Pharmacy – SLQF Level 6
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery – SLQF Level 6
Bachelor of Science in Optometry – SLQF Level 6
Elective courses
Midwifery
Duration:
4 weeks (US$ 400)
5 – 8 weeks (US$ 550)
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
– Students who are undergoing nursing diploma or BSc. degree in locally recognized overseas university or college to conduct it
With minimum of 6 months prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the university to confirm
– Registered nurses or Midwives who qualified with BSc Nursing Degree or equivalent, Diploma in Nursing
– Prerequisites: Knowledge and skills in Obstetric nursing
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Trauma Nursing
Duration:
4 weeks (US$ 400)
5 – 8 weeks (US$ 550)
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
– Students who are undergoing nursing diploma or BSc. degree in recognized overseas university or college with minimum of 6 months prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the university to confirm)
– Registered nurses or Midwives who qualified with BSc Nursing Degree or equivalent, Diploma in Nursing
Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical and Surgical Nursing
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Duration:
4 weeks (US$ 400)
5 – 8 weeks (US$ 550)
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
– Students who are undergoing nursing diploma or BSc. degree in recognized overseas university or college with minimum of 6 months prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the university to confirm)
– Registered nurses or Midwives who qualified with BSc Nursing Degree or equivalent, Diploma in Nursing
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Elderly Care
Duration:
4 weeks (US$ 400)
5 – 8 weeks (US$ 550)
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
– Students who are undergoing nursing diploma or BSc. degree in recognized overseas university or college with a minimum of 6 months prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the university to confirm)
– Registered nurses or Midwives who qualified with BSc Nursing Degree or equivalent, Diploma in Nursing
– Prerequisites: Medical and Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Palliative Care
Duration:
4 weeks (US$ 400)
5 – 8 weeks (US$ 550)
Entry Requirements: academic qualifications, language proficiency, and any additional prerequisites.
– Students who are undergoing nursing diploma or BSc. degree in recognized overseas university or college with minimum of 6 months prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the university to confirm)
– Registered nurses or Midwives who qualified with BSc Nursing Degree or equivalent, Diploma in Nursing
Prerequisite: Medical and surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of nursing
IELTS (academic) 6.5
TOEFL 79
Contact Person Details: name, designation, email address, and telephone number of the designated contact person who can assist prospective international students with inquiries or further information about the programs/courses.
Dr. K.A.A. Dilhari
Faculty Coordinator of International Affairs
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
E-mail: ayomidil@sjp.ac.lk
Telephone number: +94719025167