Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences
Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences is a professional pathway for students who are seeking to obtain higher qualifications up to degree level. Participants will greatly benefit from the experience of undergoing the educational programs offered by the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This Diploma is designed for students and professionals to develop a good understanding of industrial pharmacy and cosmetic science in general and the importance of applying the knowledge and skills into the practice in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetic science field in Sri Lanka and other countries.
Course Type
Part Time
Course Commencement Dates
January 2023
Duration
1 year (2 semester program with blended learning modules)
Course Modules
Semester 01 | |
DPC1113 |
Biochemistry |
DPC1123 |
Chemistry |
DPC1133 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
DPC1143 |
Introduction to the Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical industry |
DPC1153 |
Good manufacturing practices |
DPC1163 |
Cosmeceutical unit operations |
Semester 02 | |
DPC1213 |
Anatomy and physiology II |
DPC1223 |
Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical materials and dispensing |
DPC1233 |
Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical microbiology |
DPC1243 |
Pharmacology |
DPC1253 |
Dermatology |
Entry Requirements
Sat for Sri Lankan/ London G.C.E. (A/L) in any stream with a simple pass for General English in GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London
OR
Sat for Sri Lankan/ London GCE (O/L) with a credit pass for English and a recognized advanced certificate in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical/ Cosmetic sciences (SLQF 2)
AND
Completion of the CINEC Advanced Certificate of Health Sciences (SLQF 2) (This is not necessary for students with 3 passes in A/L in as mentioned above.)
OR
Recognized Diploma or Advance Certificate Course (SLQF 2/ NVQF level 4 or above) in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Cosmetic sciences with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) Sri Lanka/ London
Job Opportunities
- Manufacturing assistant
- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance assistant
- Regulatory Affairs assistant
- Sales & Marketing assistant
- Pharmaceutical Management assistant
- Entrepreneurship
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