A one-year blended diploma from the Faculty of Health Sciences that opens a route up to degree level in pharmaceutical science.
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CINEC CampusThe Faculty of Health Sciences at CINEC Campus runs this Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences through its Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is a professional pathway for students who want to progress to higher qualifications up to degree level. The programme lasts one year over two semesters and mixes in-person teaching with blended learning modules. Semester one covers biochemistry, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, the pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industry, good manufacturing practices and unit operations. Semester two continues with anatomy and physiology, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical materials and dispensing, microbiology, pharmacology and dermatology. It is classed as part-time.
GCE A-Level (Sri Lankan or London) in the Biology stream (Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Agriculture), with a credit pass in English at O-Level or a simple pass in English at A-Level.
GCE A-Level in Biosystems Technology, Mathematics, Commerce or Arts, with a credit pass in English at O-Level or a simple pass in English at A-Level, plus the CINEC Advanced Certificate of Health Sciences (SLQF 2).
GCE O-Level with a credit pass in English and a recognised advanced certificate in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic sciences (SLQF 2), plus the CINEC Advanced Certificate of Health Sciences unless already held as described.
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Level
diploma
Duration
1 Year ยท part-time
Location
Colombo
Fees
On request
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