Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
The faculty of Health Sciences has successfully initiated a Higher National 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 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences CINEC Campus, Malabe. This Higher National 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
Full Time / Part Time
Course Commencement Dates
August 2023
Duration
2 years : 4 semester programs mixed 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
- G.C.E (A/L) in Sri Lankan/ London with minimum of 2 passes in (Biology, Chemistry and Physics subjects) 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
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 Bio Science Stream as mentioned above )
Or - Recognized Diploma (NVQL 4/5) in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical/ Cosmetic sciences with accredited work experience of minimum 1 year with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) Sri Lanka /London
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