PharaMedical Courses
(Ministry of Health - Direct recruitment)
Applications are called from eligible Sri Lankan citizens to
recruit trainees to the following training courses of the service of Professions
Supplementary to Medicine and Paramedical services of the Ministry of Health.
A/L Bio Stream students have several opportunities in these courses
Candidates shall apply for the above training courses via
the official website of the Ministry of Health (www.health.gov.lk). They are
required to submit the online application on the website. Instructions for
filling the application form are available on the instruction sheet.
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Code No. |
Name of the training
course/profession |
Training Period |
The medium in which the training |
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1 |
Pharmacist |
02 years |
English |
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2 |
Occupational Therapist |
02 years |
English |
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3 |
Radiographer |
02 years |
English |
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4 |
School Dental Therapist |
02 years |
English |
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5 |
Health Entomology Officer |
02 years |
English |
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6 |
Ophthalmic Technologist |
02 years |
English |
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7 |
Prosthetist and Orthotist |
03 years |
English |
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8 |
Public Health Inspector |
02 years |
English |
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9 |
Electro-Cardiographer (ECG Recordist) |
01 year |
English |
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10 |
Electro-Encephalographer (E.E.G. Recordist) |
02 year |
English |
|
11 |
Public Health Laboratory Technician |
01 ¼ years |
English |
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12 |
Dental Technician |
02 years |
English |
Qualifications for selection
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Code No. |
Training Course |
G.C.E.(O/L) |
G.C.E.(A/L) |
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1 |
Pharmacist |
Should have
passed six subjects with four Credit Passes, including Sinhala Language/ |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Physics, Biology, Agriculture, Combined Mathematics
with a Credit Pass for Chemistry in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L)
Examination either in 2017 or in 2018 |
|
2 |
Occupational Therapist |
Should have
passed six subjects with four Credit Passes, including Sinhala Language/ |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Combined Mathematics
with a Credit Pass for Physics in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
3 |
Radiographer |
Should have
passed six subjects with four Credit Passes, including the Sinhala Language/
Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science at the G.C.E. (O/L) |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Combined Mathematics
with a Credit Pass for Physics in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
4 |
School Dental
Therapist |
Should have
passed six subjects including the English language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala language/ Tamil language, Mathematics, Science, and any other (one)
subject in not more than two sittings at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture with a Credit Pass for
Biology in one sitting at the |
|
5 |
Health
Entomology Officer |
Should have
passed six subjects including the English language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala language/ Tamil language, Mathematics, Science, and any other (one)
subject in not more than two sittings at the G.C.E. (O/L) |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture with a Credit Pass for
Biology in one sitting at the |
|
6 |
Ophthalmic Technologist |
Should have
passed six subjects including the English language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala language/ Tamil language, Mathematics, Science, and any other (one)
subject in not more than two sittings at the G.C.E. (O/L) |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture with a Credit Pass for
Physics in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
7 |
Prosthetist
and Orthotist |
Should have
passed six subjects with credit passes for Science, Mathematics, English, and
Sinhala/ Tamil Language in not more than two sittings at the |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Agriculture, Biology, Physics, Combined Mathematics,
Chemistry and a credit pass for Biology or Physics, in one sitting at the GCE
A/L Examination in |
|
8 |
Public Health
Inspector |
Should have
passed six subjects, including the English Language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala Language / Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science, and any other
subject in not more than two sittings, at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination. |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Combined Mathematics,
Agriculture with a Credit Pass for Biology or Combined Mathematics in one
sitting at the G.C.E A/L Examination in 2017 or in 2018. |
|
9 |
Electro
Cardiographer (E.C.G. |
Should have
passed six subjects including English Language with Credit Passes for Sinhala
Language / Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science and any other subject in not
more than two sittings at the G.C.E. |
Should have
passed Chemistry and Physics with a Credit Pass for Biology in one sitting at
the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
10 |
Electro
Encephalograph er (E.E.G. |
Should have
passed six subjects, including the English Language with Credit Passes for Sinhala
Language / Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science, and any other subject in not
more than two sittings, at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination. |
Should have
passed Chemistry and Physics with a Credit Pass for Biology, in one sitting
at the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
11 |
Public Health
Laboratory Technician |
Should have
passed six subjects, including the English Language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala Language / Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science, and any other
subject in not more than two sittings, at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination. |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Agriculture with a Credit Pass
for Biology, in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) |
|
12 |
Dental Technician |
Should have
passed six subjects, including the English Language with Credit Passes for
Sinhala Language / Tamil Language, Mathematics, Science, and any other
subject in not more than two sittings, at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination. |
Should have
passed 2 subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Agriculture with a
Credit Pass for Chemistry, in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination
either in 2017 or in 2018. |
The method of application
Candidates shall apply for the above training courses via
the official website of the Ministry of Health (www.health.gov.lk ). They are required to
submit the online application on the website. Instructions for filling the
application form are available on the instruction sheet.
Open University of Sri Lanka
"The Open University of Sri Lanka" (OUSL)
(Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා විවෘත
විශ්ව විද්යාලය, Tamil: இலங்கை
திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is a national
university in Sri Lanka. It is unique within the Sri Lankan national university
system for being the only university to offer programs of study leading to
Certificate, Diploma, Degrees and Postgraduate degrees up to PhD level through
the Open and Distance Mode of Learning(ODL).The degrees awarded by the
university are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by any other Sri Lankan
University under the preview of the University Grants Commission.
There are Six Faculties In the University
·
Faculty of Education
·
Faculty of Engineering Technology
·
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
·
Faculty of Natural Sciences
·
Faculty of Health Sciences
·
Faculty of Management Studies
·
Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE)-
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Several courses are offered by the departments
of these Faculties. There are Requirements for various subjects of AL streams.
You can Access the OUSL website for find the eligibility details of the courses
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We are mentioning some of the course which can
fit to the Bio Students. But there are several other course available and you
can search about them on the internet
Courses which can be followed By Bio Stream Students |
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Bachelor of Science |
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B.Sc. Degree programme is designed to contribute
towards raising the general educational standards of the public by providing
an opportunity for higher education in Science |
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There are Other opportunites in the field |
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Bachelor of Science Special Degree |
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Diploma in Science |
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The information requirement available in the OUSL
website or You can refer Guide Book |
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The Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences Degree Programme |
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Degree Programme jointly conducted by the Faculty of
Education and the Faculty of Natural Sciences. |
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The information requirement available in the OUSL
website |
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Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology |
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This programme is structured for individuals
interested in understanding the discipline of Psychology and its many
subfields using the open, distance and flexible platform facilitated by the
OUSL. |
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The information requirement available in the OUSL
website |
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VIsit the OUSL
page : https://ou.ac.lk/bscpsycho/#1591670660908-2a8ffd49-8446 |
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Other Suitable Courses |
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Management |
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Law |
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( Visit OUSL website to find more courses) |
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Ocean University of Sri Lanka
The Ocean University of Sri Lanka
(OCUL) was established with an aim of developing the manpower requirement to
achieve the economic benefits of Marine, Maritime, Fisheries and allied
sectors. Ocean University unlike other conventional universities in the island
is conducting courses both Undergraduate and Vocational level, directly related
to the above-mentioned sectors. The two academic pathways have been designed to
cater the requirement of highly specialized human resources both in academic
and skilled sectors with an aim of expanding the Ocean Economy.
There
are Two Faculties in the University
·
Engineering and Management
·
Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
following courses are provided by the ocean University
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Course |
Minimum
Requirement |
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BTech. in Aquaculture and Seafood
Technology |
Three simple passes in
Bio Stream |
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The B.Tech in Aquaculture and seafood
technology is a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme aimed at producing
skilled personnel who can apply scientific knowledge, conceptual
understanding, and applications of areas of aquatic resources management,
process & product technology, and legislation. |
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B.Sc. In Fisheries and Marine Science |
Three simple passes in
Bio Stream |
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Fisheries and Marine Sciences degree
program is interdisciplinary, offering different subject disciplines such as
marine biology, biochemistry, aquaculture engineering, environmental and
climate science, fishery economics, and management. |
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B.Sc. In Oceanography |
Three simple passes in
Physical and BIological Stream |
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The oceanography is an interdisciplinary
by nature and has connections to biology, chemistry, physics, engineering,
earth sciences and environmental system science. |
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B. Sc. In Coastal and Marine Resources
Management |
Three simple passes in
any stream |
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The program aims to cover ecological
aspects of the diverse and valuable resources of the coast and the Ocean,
prevalent issues and challenges in sustainable management of coastal and
marine resources as well as strategies of conservation and management of
coastal and marine Resources. |
University of Vocational technology (UNIVOTEC)
The degrees awarded by University of Vocational technology
are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by any other University under the
purview of the University Grants Commission, and the universities listed in
Association of Commonwealth Universities, and / or in the International
handbook of Universities.
following courses are suitable for Bio students
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Course |
Minimum
Requirement |
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Bachelor of Technology
in Food Process Technology |
Qualified
in GCE Advanced Level,Bio-Systems Technology, Biological Sciences |
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There
are several other courses which can suit for Bio stream students. Please
visit the website to find more details |
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Sri Lanka Institute of Acvanced Technological Education (SLIATE Campus)
Higher National Diploma Courses Which can be followed by Bio Stream Students
o
English (HNDE)
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Agriculture (HNDT)Agri
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Information Technology (HNDIT)
o
Food Technology (HNDFT)
Most of
these courses require simple pass in GCE A/L Exams
Following
full time is free
To these
courses in parttime, you have to pay a small amount of semester fees.
Visit
the SLIATE website to get more informations http://www.sliate.ac.lk/
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was
initially established as the “General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy” by
the Parliamentary Act No 68 of 1981 and subsequently it was elevated to
University status by the amendment Act No 27 of 1988, thereby empowering it to
award Bachelors’ and Postgraduate degrees in Defence Studies.KDU is a member of
the Association of Commonwealth Universities (United Kingdom) and maintains
necessary standards for educating and grooming Officer Cadets to meet the
challenges of modern defence management.
Faculty of Medicine - MBBS degree
"Established in 2009, the Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University is the only national military
medical institution of higher education in Sri Lanka. The MBBS programme
offered by the faculty is available only for military cadets and foreign
students on fee-levying basis.
The faculty follows a traditional medical curriculum spread
over five years. In addition to the fourteen subjects taught at civilian
medical schools, these students are exposed to Military, Aviation, Naval,
Nuclear, Trauma and Emergency Medicine as MMS are trained to serve in the
tri-forces. The MBBS course is conducted by experienced professionals."
Visit the
website to find more Details https://fom.kdu.ac.lk/
Faculty of Allied Health Science
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BSc (Hons) Nursing
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) Medical Laboratory Sciences
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BSc (Hons) Radiography
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BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy
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BPharm
Visit the
website to find more Details https://fahs.kdu.ac.lk/
There are several other faculties offer suitable degree programmes for Bio
Stream Students. Visit the KDU website for more details
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Faculty of Computing
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Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and
Humanities
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Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial
Sciences
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Faculty of Law
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