Admission Requirements
An applicant must have obtained the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field or other equivalent qualifications as may be recommended by the RHDC for approval by the Faculty Board/Senate of the University of Colombo. For non-MBBS applicants if the applicant has a bachelor’s degree with a ‘special degree’ component or a General Bachelor’s degree and a MSc in a relevant field, the student may register directly. If not, the applicant may be requested to sit a qualifying examination.
Duration of Study
The candidate is required to pursue an approved programme of full- time research for a minimum period of 2 years after registration, up to a maximum period of 3 ½ years for completing all aspects of the M. Phil. Examination. The minimum period of study for a candidate engaging in part-time research is 3 years and the maximum period is 5 years. In special circumstances, if the candidate is unable to complete the programme of research within the stipulated period, an extension of one year at a time may be granted by the Senate on the recommendation of the RHDC and the Faculty Board, provided that not more than two such extensions are allowed. Those candidates who have availed of the two extensions must submit the thesis for examination at least 6 months before the period allowed expires.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for registration are,
- transfer from a M. Phil. programme conducted by the Faculty of Medicine, or
- a Phil. degree in the relevant discipline or
- any other equivalent qualification which has a component of at least 1 year of full-time research and acceptable to the RHDC/Faculty Board
In the case of (2) and (3) the candidates may have to appear for a qualifying examination
Duration of Study
The candidate is required to pursue an approved programme of full-time research for a minimum period of 2 years 9 months after registration, up to a maximum period of 5 years for completing all aspects of the Ph. D Examination. The minimum period of study for a candidate engaging in part-time research is 3 years 9 months, up to a maximum period of 7 years. In special circumstances, if the candidate is unable to complete the programme of research within the stipulated period, an extension of one year at a time may be granted by the Senate on the recommendation of the RHDC and the Faculty Board provided that not more than two such extensions are allowed. Those candidates who have availed of the two extensions must submit the thesis for examination at least 6 months before the period allowed expires.
Admission Requirements
A person may be a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, if he/she is a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or other equivalent medical qualification as may be recommended by the RHDC for approval by the Faculty Board and successfully completed internship training. A candidate may be required to appear for a qualifying examination on the recommendation of the RHDC/Faculty Board.
Duration of Study
The candidate is required to pursue an approved programme of full- time research for a minimum period of 2 years after registration, up to a maximum period of 5 years for completing all aspects of the D.M. examination. The minimum period of study for a candidate engaging in part time research is 3 years and the maximum period is 7 years. In special circumstances, if the candidate is unable to complete the programme of research within the stipulated period, an extension of one year at a time may be granted by the Senate on the recommendation of the RHDC/FB, provided that not more than two such extensions are allowed. Those candidates who have availed of the two extensions must submit the thesis for examination at least 6 months before the period allowed expires.