TL;DR: Health science study in Sri Lanka starts at different points depending on your results. After O/Ls you can look at a caregiver certificate or a laboratory assistant certificate, both listed at NVQ Level 03. After A/Ls, Biology stream students can choose a PreBiomed bridge, a diploma, or a bachelor's degree in biomedical science or acupuncture.
Health is a wide field. Some students want to work in a laboratory, some in patient care, some in research, and some are still deciding. Because the entry points differ, the right first step depends on whether you have O/L results, A/L results or a working background.
Start with your results
The rows below are health science options on Uplift. Each links to its course page and application form.
Apply nowBSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing) (Top Up)
Achievers International Campus · Bachelor's · Sri Lanka
Apply nowBSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science
KIU University · Bachelor's · Sri Lanka
Apply nowBSc (Hons) in Nursing (TOP UP) - London Metropolitan University (UK)
Esoft Uni · Bachelor's · Sri Lanka
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BSc. Honours in Medical Science in Acupuncture
KIU University · Bachelor's · Sri Lanka
- Apply now
Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing
KIU University · Bachelor's · Sri Lanka
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Certificate Course in Laboratory Assistant
KIU University · Certificate · Sri Lanka
Apply nowPreBiomed Program
Asian Institute of Business & Science · Foundation · Sri Lanka
After O/Ls: certificates
Certificate Course in Laboratory Assistant
KIU University lists this as a TVEC-certified Advanced Certificate Course at NVQ Level 03. It covers basic laboratory techniques and equipment, plus the practical and clerical skills needed in biomedical, clinical or research laboratories. Entry asks for a C pass in Science and an S pass in English at O/L. See the Certificate Course in Laboratory Assistant at KIU.
Caregiver Certificate Course
KIU lists this as a 3 month full-time certificate accredited by TVEC at NVQ Level 03, with intakes throughout the year. Entry asks for an S pass in O/L English, basic literacy and numeracy, and good physical and emotional health. It prepares learners to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care. See the Caregiver Certificate Course at KIU.
After A/Ls: bridge and diploma
PreBiomed Program
Asian Institute of Business and Science lists a 2 month PreBiomed Program with a total tuition fee of LKR 40,000. It is written for Biology stream students after A/Ls and covers laboratory techniques, food science, drug and pharmaceutical technology, human anatomy and molecular biology. Students use it to prepare for a life sciences degree. See the PreBiomed Program at AIBS.
Diploma of Health Science
Nawaloka College of Higher Studies lists an 8 months full-time Diploma of Health Science, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology. The total tuition fee is LKR 1,083,000, with an application fee of LKR 150,000. Core units cover human biology, global health, public health and human nutrition. The record lists graduate roles such as health communication officer and hospital scientist as possible directions. Entry asks for A/L completion in a minimum of three subjects and a set English level. See the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) at NCHS.
After A/Ls: bachelor's degrees
Biomedical science
KIU lists a 4 years full-time BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science for students with three A/L passes in the Bioscience stream. AIBS lists a 3 years full-time BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science with Edge Hill University as the awarding institute, for students with three A/L passes in the Science stream. Read our full guide to the biomedical science degree in Sri Lanka.
Acupuncture
KIU lists a 4 years full-time BSc Honours in Medical Science in Acupuncture, which needs three A/L passes in the Biological Science stream. See the BSc Honours in Medical Science in Acupuncture at KIU page.
Nursing
Nursing has its own routes for school leavers and for working nurses. Start with the guides to the BSc nursing degree in Sri Lanka and the master of nursing in Sri Lanka.
