BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

A four-year biomedical sciences degree on human health and disease, from biochemistry and microbiology to genetics and immunobiology.

Next intake: February 2027
LevelBachelors
Duration4 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences is a four-year degree from the Department of Biomedical Science at CINEC Campus. It covers the areas of biology related to human health and disease, from general biomedical programmes to more specialised laboratory-based subjects. The first year combines biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology and academic skills. Later semesters cover anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, haematology, pharmacology, pathology, molecular biology, human genetics, transfusion science and parasitology. The final year adds clinical microbiology, immunobiology, laboratory management, applied biochemistry and a two-part research project. CINEC lists biomedical scientist, biotechnologist, forensic scientist, microbiologist, toxicologist and medical research scientist roles.

Modules

39 modules
BSM1113Information TechnologySemester 1
BSM1122Medical TerminologySemester 1
BSM1133BiologySemester 1
BSM1143General MathematicsSemester 1
BSM1153Introduction to Biomedical SciencesSemester 1
BSM1163General EnglishSemester 1
BSM1213Personality DevelopmentSemester 2
BSM1223Professional EnglishSemester 2
BSM1233General PsychologySemester 2
BSM1243Foundation of ChemistrySemester 2
BSM1253Academic WritingSemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan GCE A-Level

Three simple passes ("S") in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Agricultural Science, in one and the same sitting, or an equivalent qualification.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

4 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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