Postgraduate Diploma in Health Development

Applications will be closed on 31st May 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Development is a 18 months program conducted by Health Development and Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine.

Objectives / Learning Outcomes

Understand the concepts related to health, the dynamic nature of its determinants and its relevance to health in all policies.
Describe and analyze the multifaceted nature of the health system and related organizations.
Apply the knowledge and skills gained to analyze present and future challenges in health development.
Take an advocacy role in encouraging others to view health outcomes to be a result of policies and advances in other sectors.

Duration, Credit hours & SLQF Level

Duration: 18 months (12 months lectures & 6 months dissertation writing)
Credit Hours: 20
SLQF level: 8

To Whom? / Entry Criteria

A first Degree from a recognized University in a health related field. OR
A professional qualification of at least one year in a health related field which is acceptable to the University , together with two years experience in a health related field acceptable to the University.

Selection Method(s)

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Teaching Method(s)

Lectures
Lecture discussions
Small group discussions
Case studies
Presentations
Field visits

Assesment Method(s)

In-course formative assessments
End of course examination – Structured Essay Question paper

Lectures will be delivered by a panel of excellent teachers and experts. They include Senior Lecturers and Professors from a range of disciplines in the Universities and Specialists from the Ministry of Health.

Tuition & Other Fees

Course Fee: Rs.160,000.00 (Two installments of Rs.80,000.00 each)
Application Fee: Rs. 1000
Registration Fee: Rs. 10,000
Library Fee: Rs. 2,500
Examination Fee: Rs. 7,500
Total Fess: Rs. 181,000

For More Information

Dr Dulani Samaranayake (Course Director)
Department of Community Medicine,
Faculty of Medicine,
+94 112 600 395 ext. 142

Dr.Yasaswi Walpita (Academic Director)
Department of Community Medicine,
Faculty of Medicine
+94 112 695300 ext. 142

Ms. Krishni Fernando (Course Manager and contact person)
0775 273 707