Diploma of Health Science (Edith Cowan College)

An Edith Cowan College pathway diploma in health science that leads straight into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ECU Sri Lanka.

ECUS

Awarded by

Edith Cowan College

Next intake: February 2027
LevelDiploma
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Diploma of Health Science is an Edith Cowan College (ECC) programme taught on the ECU Sri Lanka campus and listed for Kandy as well. It prepares students for university study in health-related fields. Year 1 covers communication skills, introductory computing, introductory chemistry and mathematics, English language enhancement, workplace communication, intercultural studies and human biology. Year 2 introduces the biological, social and cultural elements of healthcare through statistics, anatomy and physiology, human genetics, chemistry for the life sciences, pathophysiology, organic chemistry and biochemistry, and cultural studies. Several Year 2 units are taught in laboratories. After completing the ECC diploma, students can enter the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at ECU Sri Lanka, and ECU grants exemptions for the first year of study (120 credit points). Progression requires a minimum 50% pass in all units. Each year is 8 units and takes 8 to 12 months.

Modules

16 modules
COM210Communication Skills
CPT107Introductory Computing
CHE100Introductory Chemistry
MTH104Introductory Mathematics
ELE100English Language Enhancement
COM220Workplace Communication - Employability
ICS100Intercultural Studies
HBI100Human Biology

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Diploma Year 1 (any one of)

Sri Lankan O/L: a minimum of 5 S passes, or equivalent UK O Level results (for example 3 passes at grade D of the old system or grade 3 of the new system, or 4 passes at grade E / grade 2).

Diploma Year 2 (any one of)
  • Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 2 S passes in stream subjects; or 2 points from UK A Level passes (minimum E grade); or 1 point from UK A Level passes (minimum E) plus 2 points from UK AS Level passes (minimum D); or 3 or 4 UK AS Level passes (minimum E grade); or equivalent.
  • AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV or equivalent): successful completion of the ECC Foundation Program, ECC Diploma Year 1 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirement (any one of)
  • Grade C pass in English Language at O/L (or grade 4 under the new UK grading).
  • IELTS overall 5.5 with no band below 5.0.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 42 with no score below 36.
  • CEFR B2.
Other

Students must be at least 16 on the programme start date (domestic). International students must be over 18.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 112,450per year
Application feeLKR 10,000

International students

USD 725per year
Application feeUSD 50
2026 international unit price, per unit: USD 495 in Year 1 and USD 725 in Year 2 (amount shown is the Year 2 price).

Payment options

Online payment through the student payment pages.
Telegraphic transfer, the preferred method for international students (USD).
Bank cheque or draft, paid at a Sampath Bank branch using the campus deposit slip.
Credit card in person or online, with a 3% administration fee.
Direct deposit or online transfer to the campus bank account.
Cash at the campus, with the receipt kept for reference.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

Location

Colombo, Kandy

Fees

LKR 112,450 ยท Local

USD 725 ยท International

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Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Biomedical ScienceHealth Science

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