Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

Higher 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 Higher 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

Full Time / Part Time

Duration

2 years (4 semester program with blended learning modules)

Course Modules

Year 1 Semester 1

HD 1113

Biochemistry

HD 1123

Chemistry

HD 1133

Anatomy and Physiology I

HD 1143

Introduction to Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Industry

HD 1153

Good Manufacturing Practices & Organization Management

HD 1163

Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Unit Operations

Year 1 Semester 2

HD 1213

Anatomy and Physiology II

HD 1223

Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Materials and Dispensing

HD 1233

Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Microbiology

HD 1243

Pharmacology

HD 1253

Dermatology

Year 2 Semester 1

HD 2113

Documentation Practices

HD 2123

Pathology of Diseases

HD 2133

Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Packaging

HD 2143

Maintenance sciences

HD 2153

Sterile Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Manufacturing

Year 2 Semester 2

HD 2213

Workplace Information Management

HD 2223

Workplace Communication Management

HD 2233

Law, Operations Management & Marketing

HD 2243

Utility and Control Systems

HD 2253

Validation, Calibration and Quality Control

Entry Requirements

  • Acquired minimum of two (2) simple passes in the same sitting of Sri Lankan/ London G.C.E. (A/L) in Biological Sciences or Technology stream, with a credit pass for English in G.C.E (O/L)/or a simple pass for General English in GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/ London

    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 (NVQL 4/5) 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
  • As a qualification for any degree program related to the pharmaceutical sciences