Sri Lanka has several state universities offering top-quality medical education. The admissions process managed by UGC for medical faculties is very competitive and typically requires high (more than 1.9 Z-score) in biological science subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry). Hence only the best students can enter state medical faulties in Sri Lanka. Based on Z-score values of […]
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SAITM Medical college issue – Present situation and possible solutions
Professor Hiran Amarasekera of the Sri Jayewardenepura University says, “The government should do justice to the students who have enrolled in SAITM because the former government allowed the establishment of SAITM.” By Rasika Hemamali Following are excerpts: ?: Even though no one opposes private universities, there is a lot of opposition to private medical colleges. […]
GMOA view on SAITM: Private Medial College at Malabe
.The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today said that they will not teach medical students of unapproved medical colleges such as the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) who come to State hospitals for clinical training. Thet pledged their support for the ongoing Sathyagraha by undergraduates of the Ragama and Karapitiya Medical Faculties […]
Training Course and Midwife Jobs in Ministry of Health
You can become a Midwife in Sri Lanka by entering Midwife Training Programme offered by Ministry of Health under the Para Medical Services. Qualifications: Only Female students can apply for this programme. You need 3 passes in subjects in G. C. E. (A/L) Examination in any stream in any year. Age should not be less […]
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician study opportunities in Sri Lanka
Updated 2015 Jan: There are few ways to become a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Sri Lanka. In this post, we direct you to find correct path to follow Medical Laboratory Technician education. Medical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory procedures on blood, tissue, and other body fluids using instruments such as microscopes, chemicals, computers, and complex […]
Pharmacology courses in Sri Lanka – be a Pharmacist
Update 2013: You can apply Diploma in Community Pharmacy 2013 course upto 10 Januray 2013 Do you want to become a pharmacist? Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals. They also advise their patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Nowadays the world is more attentive about the pharmaceuticals, therefore it would […]
How to become a Nurse?
Nurses care for the sick and help people stay well. Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities. You can follow a Nursing course to become a nurse in Sri Lanka. Some National Universities (Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura) also offer BSc Nursing for those who qualified from GCE A/L examination. […]