Master of Science in Occupational Health & Safety

Applications closed on 30th April 2022

Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety is a 2 years program conducted by the Department of Community Medicine.

Objectives / Learning Outcomes

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Duration, Credit hours & SLQF Level

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Credit Hours: 4550
  • SLQF level: 10

To Whom? / Entry Criteria

  • Direct Entry: An applicant, having a bachelors degree (SLQL 6 or above) or an equivalent degree from a recognized degree awarding institution or having a professional qualification equivalent to SLQF level 6 or above or having completed NVQ level 7 with a minimum of GPA of 3 on scale of 0-4, may be considered for admission by the academic committee (Board) for the programme conducted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
  • Lateral Entry: An applicant, having completed the Diploma/ Postgtraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety conducted by the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo wishes to enroll for the masters programme in Occupational Health and Safety, he/she will be eligible to enroll for the said programme only if the applicant has a basic degree (SLQL 5 or above) from a recognized degree awarding institution.

Selection Method(s)

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Teaching Method(s)

Part I

  • Lecture/ discussion
  • Interactive learning sessions
  • Case studies
  • Assignment (individual & group) – reports
  • Class room assignment
  • Visit to work places
  • Student presentations
  • Video presentations, laboratory sessions

Part II

  • Assignment
  • Preparation and submission of a dissertation
  • Journal clubs and Industrial (workplace based) training

Assesment Method(s)

  • Based on two structured written/ practical examinations, each of three hours duration at the end of the course and assignment given during the course.
  • Allocation of marks:
    • Assignment: 30%
    • End of Course Examination:
      • Theory: 40%
      • Structured Practical:30%
  • In order to pass the examination, the candidate should obtain a minimum of 40% in each component of the evaluation and an aggregate mark of 50.

Lecturers Panel

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Tuition & Other Fees

  • Programme Fee:
    • Direct Entry: Rs. 350,000
    • Lateral Entry: Rs. 250,000
  • Registration Fee:
    • Direct Entry: Rs. 20,000
    • Lateral Entry: Rs. 15,000
  • Examination Fee:
    • Direct Entry: Rs. 50,000
    • Lateral Entry: Rs. 40,000
  • Application Fee : Rs. 500
  • Application Code : 311043200008

For More Information

Professor Kantha Lankatilake

Department of Community Medicine
+94 112 695 300 ext. 142 / 143