Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences has successfully initiated a Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science. It 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, Faculty of Health Sciences CINEC Campus, Malabe. This Diploma is designed for students 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 programs mixed 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 GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London in Biology stream (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Agriculture) with a credit pass for English in G.C.E (O/L) /or a simple pass for English in GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London 

or 

  • Sat for GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London in Biosystem technology or Mathematics or Commerce or Arts stream with a credit pass for English in G.C.E (O/L) /or a simple pass for English in GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London 

or 

  • Completed 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 for A/L in Bio Science Stream as mentioned above or for students with Advanced Certificate course with SLQF 2 in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical/ Cosmetic sciences with GCE O/L as mentioned above)