Higher International Diploma (HID) in Biomedical Sciences is one of our new programmes (EduQual British Programme), it has been specifically designed for students who want to go in to clinical diagnostics, laboratory analysis, and research and development. There are main two pathways: life sciences and physiological sciences where students will work in patient facing clinics diagnosing cardiac and respiratory dysfunctions, and then TB, HIV and AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and many other medical conditions. Upon successful completion of HID in Biomedical Sciences programme, students can progress to full- time final Top Up year (third year) in BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science Degree programme with our franchising University in UK.
- Title: British Level 5 Higher International Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
- Credits: 240
- Duration: 2 years (full time)
- Scheduled Intakes: March/ September
- Mode of Assessment: Written Examination, Assignments, Presentation (oral and poster), Lab report, case studies, VIVA
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Awarding Body: EduQual, UK
| Code | Title | Credits |
| BIOM4001 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 15 |
| BIOM4002 | Genetics and Genomics | 15 |
| BIOM4003 | Cells and Systems Biology | 15 |
| BIOM4004 | Biochemistry of Biomolecules and Metabolism | 15 |
| BIOM4005 | Statistics for Biomedical Scientists | 10 |
| BIOM4006 | Biomedical Informatics | 10 |
| BIOM4007 | Microbiology | 15 |
| BIOM4008 | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 10 |
| BIOM4009 | Analytical and Research Methods | 10 |
| BIOM4010 | Medical Epidemiology and Public Health | 15 |
| BIOM4011 | Pathology | 15 |
| BIOM4012 | Immunology | 15 |
| BIOM4013 | Clinical Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOM4014 | Parasitology and Entomology | 15 |
| BIOM4015 | Laboratory Management and Professional Practice | 10 |
| BIOM4016 | Medical Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation | 15 |
| BIOM4017 | Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics | 15 |
| BIOM4018 | Literature Review for Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| BIOM4019 | Personal and Professional Development | 5 |
- Three simple passes at GCE (A/L) in the Biology scheme including English or;
- International Foundation Diploma in Applied Science or;
- Any other equivalent (see other UK qualifications, and international qualifications) qualifications.
- For international students; If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English language ability. IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 on the general test with no band less than 5.5.