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The Open University of Sri Lanka
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(B.Sc. Nursing)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.MLS)
Programmes
Student Handbook 2015/2016
CONTENT
Message from the Dean 01
Message from the Head of the Department 02
General information 03
The University 03
The Faculty of Natural Sciences 03
The Department of Health Sciences 04
Vision 04
Mission 04
Undergraduate programmes offered by the Department of Health Sciences 05
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 05
Bachelor of Pharmacy 05
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences 05
The study system 06
Important dates for academic year 2015/2016 08
Registration & proceed with studies 09
Orientation session and common counselling 09
Registering for courses 09
Changes to registered courses 09
Exemptions 10
Evaluation 10
Eligibility 11
Repeat students 11
Re-sit students 11
Postponement of final examination 11
Overall Mark (M) and grade 12
Course fee 13
Course fee for B.Sc. Nursing Programme 13
Course fee for B.Pharm & B.MLS Programmes 13
Financial assistance & Bursaries 13
Programme descriptions 14
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 14
Objectives 14
Admission requirements 15
Study leave for nurses 16
Programme structure 16
Award of the degree 18
Continuing education & stand alone courses 18
Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools) 18
Bachelor of Pharmacy 19
Aims 19
Objectives 19
Admission requirements 20
Study leave for Pharmacists 20
Programme structure 21
Exemptions 22
Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools) 23
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences 24 Aims 24
Objectives 24 Admission requirements 25
Study leaves for Medical Laboratory Technologists 25 Programme structure 26 Exemptions 27 Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools) 28 Academic & academic support staff – Department of Health Sciences 29 Appendix 31 Appendix – 1 Frequently asked questions 31 Appendix – 2 Guidelines to complete the application form 34 Appendix – 3 Samples of completed Application forms 37
3.a B.Sc. Nursing Programme 37
3.b B.Pharm Programme 39
3.c B.MLS Programme 41
Your responsibilities as a Student of OUSL 43
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear students, On behalf of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Open University of Sri Lanka, I warmly welcome you as a prospective student. I thank you for your interest in our degree programmes namely Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences offered by the Department of Health Sciences.
After 20 years of success in offering the B.Sc. Nursing Degree Programme, The Open University of Sri Lanka proudly launched the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (B. MLS) and the B.Pharmacy (B. Pharm) last year providing an avenue for career development for yet another group of health professionals in the country. This programme is offered through the distance learning method which may easily suit the professionals from outside Colombo to study at OUSL, through its network of regional centers spread across the country.
Please read this brochure carefully and find out more about the three programmes. It gives you general information about the university, open distance learning mode and details of the programmes. Information provided in this will suffice to develop your future career depending on your aspirations.
With the committed and highly motivated staff at the Department of Health Science, you have ample opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills and work towards a qualification and develop your career, whilst indulging in a passion for life-long learning.
On behalf of the Faculty, I wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
Prof. (Ms.) Sithy Iqbal
Dean/Faculty of Natural Sciences [email protected],
011 2881258, 0112822738
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
Dear Students, You are warmly welcome to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Medical laboratory Sciences Degree programmes at the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka. The Department of Health Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka was the first and foremost department to support university education for Registered Nurses for the last 20 years. With the past experiences of the department, it has introduced two other degree programmes of Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences since 2013. It is a pleasure to inform you that this intake will extend the existing B. Sc Nursing Degree programme to 04 academic years by opening venue for school leavers who were unable to enter the conventional university system in science stream. The Department makes all the effort to ensure and maintain the quality of higher education in the field of Health Sciences in par with international standards of renowned universities.
I immensely appreciate your interest to become an undergraduate of one of the above degree programmes and look forward for the development of yourself as well as respective professions in Sri Lanka. You may already be aware that the bachelor degree is the basic qualification to be a qualified Nurse, Pharmacist or Medical Laboratory Scientist in most of the countries all over the world. It is therefore high time to upgrade your professional status and enter into these noble professions. Entering this degree program you are opening the pathway to achieve that target.
The program content and learning activities are intended to broaden students' knowledge and theoretical base within the context of the above disciplines and to provide opportunities for you to enhance skills such as critical thinking and research applications.
Taking into consideration of your strenuous working schedules, who are already working in the relevant field the department is always looking forward to provide you with the necessary support and guidance. The flexible learning methodology of distance education may help you to continue your studies with less stress and to achieve the best possible grades at the end. The department does not wish that you will end up with only a Bachelor Degree, but also wish to see you a lifelong learner who will rise beyond the doctoral level contributing to the development of your professional status in Sri Lanka.
On behalf of the Department of Health Sciences, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Yours Sincerely, Mr. B. Sunil S. De Silva, Head / Department of Health Sciences.
Contact No. - 0112881325 E-mail [email protected]
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The University
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) was established in 1980. It has the same legal
and academic status as any other national university in Sri Lanka. OUSL is the only
recognized university in Sri Lanka, where one can pursue higher education solely by
distance education techniques in keeping with the philosophy of OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING
(ODL).
OUSL is an attractive choice of study, especially for those employed. It has a student
population of over 32,000. The OUSL offer courses/programmes from the Foundation and
Certificate level through Bachelors to Masters and PhD degrees. The structure of study
programmes provides opportunities for those who complete one programme to progress up
the ladder and further improve their educational qualifications. Education at OUSL is thus
a life-long experience.
The OUSL functions through a network of centers spread throughout the island. The
Central Campus and the Colombo Regional Centre of the Open University are located in
Nawala-Colombo and are easily accessible by road and railway.
The academic departments of the University are grouped into four faculties: Natural
Sciences, Engineering Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education. The
Department of Health Sciences functions under the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences
The administrative and academic head of the Faculty is the Dean. The faculty presently
consists of six departments of study. Each department is under a Head. Departments are
collectively responsible for the smooth functioning of academic activities of the faculty
and for the quality of its academic programmes. The Faculty Board of Natural Sciences
regulates all the academic activities of the Faculty, under the direction of the Senate of
the University.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences offers programmes of study leading to Degrees, Diplomas
or Certificates. It also offers Foundation courses, Continuing education courses and
Standalone courses. This hand book specifically focuses on the Degree Programmes offered
by the Department of Health Sciences.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Department of Health Sciences was established in the Open University of Sri Lanka
in 1994. It is one of the pioneer Departments of the University that offers three
degree programmes as B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharm and B.MLS at present.
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Vision
To be a premier health sciences institution, contributing to global
health through exemplary education, leadership, collaboration and
social responsiveness.
Mission To uphold health equity through promoting professional standards in
the delivery of quality health care by producing highly educated,
motivated, as well as clinically, professionally, and culturally
competent graduates through innovative education, research and
practice using approaches that integrate the core areas of health
sciences.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing This post RN Degree programme was commenced in July 1994 and is being offered to
registered nurses at the request of the Ministry of Health. It is presented through the
distance mode as many similar degrees offered in other countries such as Canada, USA,
UK, Australia and India. This programme was initiated with academic assistance provided
by the Athabasca University in Canada and funded by the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA) for a period of five years (1992 - 1997).
With the recent revision of the Rules and Regulations, the programme widens its capacity
to offer the degree to students who had completed their A/Ls in Science and Mathematics
streams with 03 passes. Meanwhile, it is continuing the provision of the degree to the
Nursing professionals in the Sri Lankan Health care system both in public and private
sector.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy programme was launched in 2013. This programme is offered to the
pharmacists who are having the registration in the Sri Lanka Medical Council and work in
both public and private sector. The programme is conducted through Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) mode and leading to award the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy. It is a four
year Degree programme. Each academic year comprises of two semesters.
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
This is the first Degree programme offered by a national university for Medical Laboratory
Technologists who are having the registration in the Sri Lanka Medical Council. It is offered
through Open and Distance Leaning mode. The programme is offered by the Department of
Health Sciences as a Degree and consists of four academic years.
UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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THE STUDY SYSTEM
The system of the study adopted by the Open University of Sri Lanka is based on a
multimedia delivery system with strong emphasis on distance mode education.
(Incorporating self-study and independent learning) using printed materials and
audio-visual aids. These are supported by discussions/day schools, workshops, tutor
clinics and laboratory work. Continuous Assignments/Assessment Tests (CAT), Home
Assignments (HA), Practical examinations and Final Examinations also form an integral
part of the learning and evaluation system. Overall study system of the university has been
designed for you to assume your own responsibility to initiate your self-directed learning
experiences.
The central element in the teaching system is a series of printed
course materials, which provide students with the primary materials for independent
learning. These printed study materials are designed to motivate and promote self study,
active learning, critical thinking, upgrading knowledge and self assessment.
The medium of instruction is English. The examinations are
conducted in English medium and the students are required to answer only in English.
Day schools are the opportunities where you have face to face contacts
with your teachers to discuss the problems you may encounter across your studies.
Attendance to such face to face classes is very strongly recommended.
The main library of the University is located in the central campus
at Nawala. The University also operates libraries at all regional centers. Libraries provide
reference and limited lending facilities to students (Level 3 and above). Students also
have access to the internet from the Library.
Your progress will be assessed continuously by
means of assignments, assessment tests and also at the end of the course by means of a
final examination. The Faculty operates a two semester system for its courses. Final
examinations of first/second semester courses are held at the end of each semester.
Eligibility to sit for the final examination at the end of each course will be based on
obtaining a specified minimum mark in continuous assessments. Students who do not
obtain eligibility to sit for the final examination for any course will have to re-register for
that particular course in a subsequent year and will then be considered as repeat students
for that course. Such repeat students are required to pay the normal tuition fee again.
Students who are eligible, but unsuccessful at the final examination will be considered as
re-sit candidates. They are not required to get registered or obtain eligibility for the
particular course again and are not required to pay tuition fees for the particular course.
Medium of Instruction
Printed Materials
Assessments and Examinations
Examinations
Library Facilities
Day Schools
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The University has a network of Regional/Study Centers
distributed throughout Sri Lanka. The Regional centers in Colombo (CRC), Kandy (KRC),
Jaffna (JRC), Batticaloa (BRC), Matara (MRC) Anuradhapura (ARC), Kurunegala and
Badulla provide you with facilities for face to face teaching. Temporary residential
facilities and library facilities are provided to students attending academic activities in
Colombo, Kandy (Polgolla) and Matara Regional centers.
Regional Services
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Activity
Selection Tests
Orientation
Registration
Add/Drop
Drop
B. Sc. Nursing
Scheduled date
14th February 2015 at 9.30am-10.30am
6th April 2015
21st, 22nd & 30th April 2015
1st September 2015
15th September 2015
Venue CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
B. Pharm Scheduled date
14th February 2015 at 1.30pm – 2.30pm
7th April 2015 23rd April 2015
1st September 2015
15th September 2015
Venue CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
Only at CRC Only at CRC Only at CRC Only at CRC
B.MLS Scheduled date
14th February 2015 at 11.30am-12.30pm
7th April 2015 24th April 2015
1st September 2015
15th September 2015
Venue CRC, KRC, MRC, BRC, JRC, ARC,
Only at CRC Only at CRC Only at CRC Only at CRC
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016
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REGISTRATION & PROCEED WITH STUDIES
Orientation Session and Common Counselling During the pre-registration orientation session, students will be oriented to the OUSL and
the Open Distance Learning system. In addition, there will be a common counselling
session for selecting course subjects according to the students’ requirements. It is
therefore compulsory to attend the pre-registration orientation session by students
themselves.
Registering for Courses
Selected students for registration will be informed individually, according to the given
activity schedule and will be required to register themselves on a specified date. The first
time when you register for a programme at the OUSL, you are referred to as a new
registrant. When you register for courses in the subsequent years, you are called as re-
registrant.
In the registration, students are able to register for each course individually as their
desire. Students who will be registered for the first time (new registrants) should register
for minimum of 9 credits and maximum up to 36 credits. Students who are selected, but
fail to get their registration during the given time period will not be able to register for
the programme for the particular year. Therefore new registrants are strongly advised to
register on the due date.
Only the re-registering students can decide not to register for any courses in a given year.
However, it is mandatory that the student should obtain studentship within 5 months from
the end of the registration period. Beyond this, renewal of registration is permitted only
with a financial penalty. It is also important to emphasize that, if a student does not
renew the studentship for five consecutive years, registration to the programme will
lapse.
A student who has obtained studentship will be informed for registration for the
subsequent academic year. He/she will also be able to sit the examinations for the courses
he/she has obtained eligibility, if any, within past three years.
Changes to Registered Courses
Students registered for the all three programmes, who wish to change/ add/ drop courses
after the registration will be permitted to do as follows:
(i) Both new registrants and re-registrants will be allowed to change/ add/drop courses
within the given dates. There will be no academic or financial penalty for such
changes. Students who wish to drop or change their courses must return the relevant
course materials to the book distribution centre before change/add/drop dates.
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(ii) Students will be allowed, to drop courses on the scheduled date of drop without any
academic penalty. In this case, the fees (first instalment) which were already paid
will NOT be refunded or carried over to the next academic year. However, such
students will NOT be considered as repeat students when they register for the said
courses in a subsequent academic year.
(iii) Students who give up courses by themselves, after the scheduled drop date will be
considered as repeat students, when they register for the dropped courses in next
academic year. At this point, the fees already paid for last time will not be refunded
or carried over for the next academic year. Such students will also be liable for
payment of full fees for the current year and will be required to pay the normal
(subsidized) tuition fee when they re-register as repeat students for those courses in a
subsequent year. Repeat students are not entitled to receive study materials, which
they have already obtained in the previous year. They will also not be eligible for any
grade higher than a mere pass (C) in the repeat year.
(iv) Students are requested to direct any queries in relation to admission/ registration/
choice of courses to the Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences or Head, Department of
Health Sciences or Staff, in person, by telephone, or by a letter.
Exemptions The Senate may grant exemptions to a student, either from specified courses (Specific
credit exemptions) or from the requirement of obtaining a given amount of Credits at
given levels (General credit exemptions) towards the award.
The total credits exemption which may be so granted shall not exceed Seventy Two (72)
Credits. No exemption will be granted for any of the course units at Levels 5 and 6.
Evaluation A student's progress is assessed continuously throughout the course by means of Home
Assignments, No Book Tests (NBT), Journals and Presentations and also at the end of the
course by means of a final examination or a scholarly paper.
(Specific details of the scheme of continuous assessments and final examination for each
course will be given to the students at the commencement of the academic year)
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Eligibility The eligibility mark to sit for the final examination will be based on obtaining a specified
minimum mark in Continuous Assessments (CA). The eligibility marks for the respective
courses are as follows:
Nursing, B.Pharm and B.MLS in Department of Health Sciences 50% Science Courses in the Faculty of Natural Sciences 40% Students are permitted to carry forward eligibility only for three consecutive years from the year they obtain eligibility for a course.
Repeat Students Students who are unable to obtain eligibility to sit for the final examination for any
particular course, will have to re-register for that course in a subsequent year and will
then be considered as repeat students for that course. They will also not be eligible for a
grade higher than a mere pass (C).
Students are strongly advised not to register for too many courses, which they cannot
cope with and thereby, run the risk of becoming repeat students in a subsequent year.
Please note that students who drop courses after the drop date also will be considered
as repeat students.
Re-sit Students Students who are eligible, but unsuccessful in the final examination will be considered as
re-sit students. They need not register and obtain eligibility for the particular course
again. However, like repeat students, they will not be eligible for a grade higher than a
mere pass (C). Re-sit students are not required to pay any course fee, but only the re-sit
examination fee.
Postponement of Final Examination
Eligible students are given the opportunity, if they so wish, to postpone sitting the final
examination to a subsequent occasion without being considered as RE-SIT students. But it
is advisable to use postponement only in any unavoidable circumstances such as ill health.
However, students are strongly advised not to postpone sitting for final examinations
unnecessarily since students' performances are definitely affected adversely when
they appear for the final examination long after they gaining eligibility at the end of
the course.
Students who postpone sitting the final examination are given the grade RX. Medical or
other letters/certificates are NOT required for students who postpone examinations in this
manner.
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Students are permitted to carry forward eligibility up to three years from the year they
obtain eligibility for a course and it is no longer valued afterward and then eligibility is
considered as lapsed. Those who lapsed their eligibility are required to register as a new
student in their course.
Overall Mark (M) and Grade The OVERALL GRADE for all courses offered by the Department of Health Sciences will be
determined as follows:
The grade for each course will be determined by a combination of the continuous
assessment mark "X" (CAM) and the final examination mark "Y" (FEM), in accordance
with the following criteria.
If Y > 50, then M = 0.5 X 0.5 Y
If Y < 50, then M = Y
Range of Marks Z%
Grade Grade Point Value
80-100 A+ 4.00
75-79 A 4.00
70-74 A- 3.70
65-69 B+ 3.30
60-64 B 3.00
57-59 B- 2.70
54-56 C+ 2.30
50-53 C 2.00
45-49 C- 1.70
40-44 D+ 1.30
30-39 D 1.00
00-29 E 0.00
Not eligible F
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COURSE FEE As a general principle, fees are due on demand and must be paid promptly. The university reserves the right to revise fees and all other charges at any time without prior notice. All students must pay registration fees, facility fees and tuition fees.
Course fee for one academic year of the programmes are as follows.
Course fee for B.Sc. Nursing Programme – 2015/2016
Registration Fee Rs. 400.00 Facility Fee Rs. 1500.00 Library facility Fee Rs. 100.00
Tuition fees as per Credit Level 03/04 Rs. 1600.00 Level 05/06 Rs. 1800.00
Course fee for B.Pharm & B.MLS Programmes – 2015/2016 Registration Fee Rs. 400.00 Facility Fee Rs. 1500.00 Library facility Fee Rs. 100.00 Laboratory facility Fees Rs. 1500.00 Refundable lab fee Rs. 2500.00
Tuition fees as per Credit Level 03/04 Rs. 1700.00 Level 05/06 Rs. 1900.00
* Foreign students should be charged four (4) times tuition fees of local students. ** Those that fail in examinations and required for re- registration, need to pay for the course which they have repeated.
Financial Assistance & Bursaries A limited number of bursaries as categorized below are available to students selected on the basis of academic merit and needs.
Mahapola Bursaries
Open University of Sri Lanka Bursaries
As Health Science students are employees, not considered for awarding the Mahapola Bursaries. Merit for Open University Bursaries will be based on performance at all preceding examinations.
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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONS
Objectives The education of a professional nurse must contribute to the development of a graduate who will demonstrate a sense of commitment, social and personal responsibility, and sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others. As a nurse you have a major role in wellness and health promotion in every sector of the healthcare system. The diversity and complexity of professional nursing practice today, as well as projections of future trends, make it necessary for you to be prepared to think critically and creatively, and to have a solid education, not only in nursing practice, but also in the related sciences, in the social sciences and humanities. The person with a liberal education, who has had the opportunity to read and study in a variety of areas, will be best prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead. Consequently, nursing education should include courses that will develop your ability to: 1. use concepts from the humanities and the behavioural sciences to understand one’s
self and others, the relationships between people, and the functioning of communities; 2. recognize social, political and economic factors and their relevance to social and
professional problems; 3. use the available resources to play a leadership role in whatever sector you serve; 4. demonstrate fundamental concern, respect, understand and empathy in human
relationships; 5. read and write English clearly and effectively so that you will have access to further
knowledge that will enable you to share with the international nursing community; 6. use mathematical concepts, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to
understand the value of research in the search for solutions to problems; 7. articulate a personal philosophy that expresses the values and beliefs, which guide
your personal and professional life; 8. understand and respect cultural traditions, and recognize similarities and differences
among groups and the relationships between culture, behaviour, health, and healing. More particularly, we anticipate that the graduate of the Open University of Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science Nursing Programme will be able to: 1. use the nursing problem-solving process to promote, maintain and restore health, in
co-operation with all clients; 2. synthesize knowledge from the physical and behavioural sciences, and from the liberal
arts, and use this knowledge as a source for making nursing practice decisions; 3. use the research process as a basis for improving the quality of patient care, for
implementing change in nursing practice, and for making nursing practice decisions; 4. demonstrate leadership and co-ordination abilities as a member of the inter-
disciplinary health team; 5. influence change as necessary in a variety of practice settings; 6. demonstrate skill in collecting and utilising epidemiological data for the improvement
of provision of care to clients;
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7. demonstrate an understanding of present and future factors affecting the health care delivery system;
8. use appropriate communication skills in the nurse client relationship, as well as with other members of the health team;
9. demonstrate, through direct advocacy, an understanding of the needs and rights of clients;
10. practice effective teaching skills to promote behavioural and attitudinal changes in clients and other members of the health team;
11. demonstrate an understanding of legislative, regulatory, ethical and professional nursing standards; demonstrate an appreciation of the need for continued learning
Admission requirements Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
Qualifications to enter in to Level 3 of the B.Sc. Nursing Degree Programme
a) Obtained a minimum of three (03) Pass grades at the G.C.E. Advanced Level
Examination from among the subjects of Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Biology,
Botany, Chemistry, Combined Mathematics, Information & Communication
Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Pure Mathematics and Zoology,
or,
b) Obtained a minimum of three (03) Pass grades from among the courses in
Foundation in Science offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka, compatible to
the subjects mentioned under section (a) above
or,
c) Obtained three (03) Passes in combination of a) and b) above.
Qualifications to enter in to Level 5 of the B.Sc. Nursing Degree Programme
Obtained a) or b) or c) above and in addition obtained;
d) Diploma in Nursing offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka,
or,
e) General Certificate in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing offered by Ministry of Health,
Sri Lanka,
or,
f) Three year Diploma in Nursing offered by any other institution recognized by
Ministry of Health or any other government regulatory body in Sri Lanka or any
other country with minimum of two year working experience
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Study leave for nurses Nurses who attached to the Ministry of Health and follow the B.Sc. Nursing Program are entitled to have 20 days study leave per academic year for attending day schools and for sitting final examinations. (Refer to the letter dated 13.10.1995 and circular No 4574 issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health. Copies of this letter can be obtained from the Department of Health Sciences)
Programme structure
Level 3 - Continuing Education Courses
Course code Course Title Credit Rating
LSE3203 English for General Academic Purposes 6
NSE3119 Learning Management Skills 3
Regular courses
Course Code Course Title Credit Rating
Pre-requisites
Level 3
NSU1101 Health Care Informatics 3 -
NSU1102 Ethics, History &Trends in Nursing 3 -
NSU1103 Health Communication 3 -
NSU1104 Introduction to Psychology 3 -
NSU1105 Sociology for Nursing 3 -
NSU1206 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 6 -
NSU1207 Medical Surgical Nursing I 6 -
NSU1308 Fundamentals in Nursing I 9 -
Pre-requisites to register for all courses at Level 4: EL/EX/CR for LSE3203 and NSE3119
Level 4
NSU2101 Microbiology & Parasitology 3 -
NSU2102 Nutrition & Dietetics 3 -
NSU2103 Pathology 3 NSU1206 (EL/EX)
NSU2204 Medical & Surgical Nursing II 6 NSU1206 (EL/EX)
NSU2205 Community Health Nursing 6 NSU1105 (EL/EX)
NSU2206 Pharmacology for Nursing 6 -
NSU2307 Fundamentals in Nursing II 9 NSU1308 (EL/EX)
Pre-requisite to register for all courses at Level 5: EL/EX/CR for LSE3203
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Level 5
Compulsory courses
NSU3104 Concepts in Nursing 3 -
NSU3105 Teaching & Learning for Health Professionals
3 NSU1104 (EL/EX)
NSU3107 Introduction to Research 3 -
NSU3109 Management & Professional Development
3 -
NSU3110 Health Statistics 3 -
Compulsory only for Level 3 entrants and OUSL Diploma holders
NSU3211 Maternal, Neonatal Nursing and Gynecological Nursing
6 NSU1206 (EL/EX)
NSU3212 Pediatric Nursing 6 -
NSU3213 Psychiatry & Mental Health Nursing 6 -
Compulsory only for Level 5 entrants other than OUSL Diplomates
NSU3103 Psychology 3 LSE3203 (EL/EX/CR)
NSU3108 Communication Skills in Nursing 3
Optional courses
NSU3101 Anatomy & Physiology 3 -
NSU3102 Sociology & Anthropology 3 -
NSU3106 Nutrition 3 -
NSU3114 Critical Care Nursing 3 -
NSU3115 Pathophysiology 3 -
NSU3116 Biochemistry 3 -
NSU3117 Basic Laboratory Sciences 3 -
NSU3218 Adult Nursing 6 -
Pre-requisites to register for all courses at Level 6: C grades or EX for LSE3203 and a C grade for NSE3119
Level 6
NSU4104 Gerentological Nursing 3 -
NSU4107 Palliative Care Nursing 3 -
NSU4208 Trends & Issues in Nursing 6 -
NSU4209 Management & Leadership in Nursing
6 NSU3109 (EL/EX)
NSU4310 Research Project 9 NSU3107 (EL/EX)
NSU4311 Primary Health Care 9 -
EL: Eligibility; EX: Exemption; CR: Concurrent Registration
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Award of the degree Award of the degree will be in accordance with the provisions of the Open University
Regulation and Rule No. 1.1.1.3
Continuing education & stand alone courses
Please see relevant section of the Prospectus of the Faculty of Natural Sciences for further
details.
Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools)
English LSE3203 - Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa, Jaffna & Anuradhapura
Nursing Studies (All Courses) - Colombo
Nursing Studies (Limited number of L5 & L6 courses) - Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa,
Jaffna & Anuradhapura
The Department of Health Sciences offers five stand alone courses. Those are Sociology &
Anthropology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Research in Nursing & Communication Skills
in Nursing.
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Aims
1. To provide career and employment opportunities associated with pharmaceutical services and to have baseline interaction with other members of the healthcare team to have more meaningful role as a pharmacist. 2. To provide an opportunity to develop further knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical services for those already employed as pharmacists in healthcare sectors. 3. To provide scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary for the competent and successful practice in community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy and relevant research and academic field.
Objectives
As Pharmacy students are expected to be competent in,
Direction and administration of the pharmaceutical services.
Drug regulation, control and procurement.
Formulation and quality control of pharmaceutical products.
Inspection and assessment of drug manufacturing facilities.
Assurance of product quality throughout the distribution chain.
Provision of drug information.
Engage in teaching and research.
Participation in national and institutional formulary committees.
Training of other healthcare workers.
Making decisions concerning quality control and quality assurance to assure accurate and precise results.
Understanding the value and ethics of society and the profession.
The B. Pharm Programme is for a period of 04 years and it is as follows;
Level 3 - First Year
Level 4 - Second Year
Level 5 - Third year
Level 6 - Fourth year
The academic value of the courses for each of these years is 36 credits.
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Admission requirements
Applicants should possess the following qualifications: 1. Registration as a Pharmacist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
and
2. Two years of post-qualifying experience as a Registered Pharmacist
and
3. Three passes at GCE A/L in Science stream (in any number of sittings) with a Credit pass in Chemistry
or
4. Obtained a minimum of B- passes for Chemistry I & Chemistry II and passes in other 2 disciplines in Foundation Course in Science offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka
or
Diploma in Pharmacy offered by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo and 10 years working experience in pharmaceutical field.
or
5. Combination of above 3 & 4
Study Leave for Pharmacists Pharmacists following the B.Pharm Programme are entitled to have 20 days study leave per academic year for attending day schools and for sitting final examinations. (Refer to the letter dated 12.10.2013 and circular No 02-155/2013 issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health. Copies of this letter can be obtained from the Department of Health Sciences).
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Programme structure
Table 1- Courses in Bachelor of Pharmacy Programme Year1(L3)
Course code Course Credits Total (hrs.)
BPU1110 General Chemistry 03 75
NSD1201 Human Anatomy and Physiology 06 150
BPU1111 Pharmacognosy 03 75
BPU1212 Pharmaceutics I 06 150
BPU1213 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 06 150
PCU1142 Biostatistics 03 75
CSU1149 Computer Skills 03 75
NSD1105 Health Communication 03 75
BPU1114 Practical Training 03 75
Total 36 900
Year 2 (L4)
Course code Course Credits Total (hrs.)
BPU2120 Biochemistry 03 75
BPU2221 Pathophysiology 06 150
BPU2122 Pharmaceutics II 03 75
BPU2223 Pharmaceutical Microbiology 06 150
BPU2124 Pharmacology I 03 75
BPU2125 Pharmaceutical Management 03 75
BPU2126 Physical Pharmacy 03 75
BPU2127 Forensic Pharmacy 03 75
BPU2228 Practical Training 06 150
Total 36 900
Year 3 (L5)
Course code Course Credits Total (hrs.)
BPU3130 Pharmacoeconomics 03 75
BPU3231 Pharmaceutical Analysis 06 150
BPU3232 Pharmaceutics III 06 150
BPU3233 Medicinal Chemistry I 06 150
BPU3234 Pharmacology II 06 150
BPU3135 Phytochemistry 03 75
NSU3106 Nutrition 03 75
BPU3136 Introduction to Health Research 03 75
Total 36 900
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Year 4 (L 6)
Course code Course Credits Total (hrs.)
BPU4140 Bio pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 03 75
BPU4141 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
03 75
BPU4242 Pharmaceutics IV 06 150
BPU4243 Medicinal Chemistry II 06 150
BPU4144 Pharmacology III 03 75
BPU4245 Clinical Pharmacy 06 150
BPU4346 Research Project 09 225
36 900
Total 144
credits 3600
Note:
* LSE 3203 is a 06 (Six) Credits course in English offered by the Language Studies
Department. EL refers to eligibility, and CR refers to concurrent registration.
Exemptions
Table: Schedule of specific exemptions at Levels 3 and 4
Course Code Diploma in
Pharmacy/Certificate of
Proficiency in Pharmacy from
Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka
Diploma in Pharmacy
from University of
Colombo
BPU1110 √ √
NSD1201 √ √
BPU1111 √ √
BPU1212 √ √
BPU1213 - √
PCU1142 - √
CSU1149 - √
BPU1114 √ √
BPU2120 - √
BPU2122 √ √
BPU2124 - √
BPU2125 √ √
BPU2127 √ √
BPU2228 √ √
Continuing Education course
LSE3203 * English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP)
06 150
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Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools) English for General Academic Purposes (LSE 3203) –
Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa, Jaffna & Anuradhapura B.Pharm Studies (All Courses) - Colombo
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Aims
1. To provide career and employment opportunities associated with laboratory science and to have baseline interact with other members of the healthcare team to have more meaningful role as the clinical laboratory scientist. 2. To provide an opportunity to develop further knowledge and skills in testing technology in Medical Laboratory Science for those already employed as Medical Laboratory Technologists in healthcare sectors.
Objectives
As students of Medical laboratory Sciences they are expected to be competent in
Developing and establishing procedures for collecting, processing and analyzing biological specimens for laboratory investigations.
Performing analytical tests of body fluids and other biological materials.
Integrating and relating data produced by various clinical laboratory departments and make decisions regarding discrepancies.
Recognizing abnormal results and taking measures for confirmation and verification of such laboratory results.
Making decisions concerning quality control and quality assurance to assure accurate and precise results.
Preventative and corrective maintenance of clinical laboratory instrumentation.
Applying the principles of management, supervision and laboratory safety.
Understanding the value and ethics of society and the profession.
In order to provide scientific knowledge and practical skills that is necessary for the competent and successful practice in Medical Laboratory Sciences, the Department of Health Sciences proposes a Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (144 credits). In addition, the OUSL wishes to provide an opportunity of lateral entry for already qualified medical laboratory technologist at level four and proceed to level five and six and exit with a Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
The Bachelor of MLS Program is of four year duration as follows,
Level 3 - First Year
Level 4 - Second Year
Level 5 - Third year
Level 6 - Fourth year
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The academic value of the courses for each of these years is 36 credits.
In the first 2 years of the (otherwise 4 academic year) degree program at Level 3 and 4, 36
credits are exempted for MLTs who have completed the diploma program offered by the
Ministry of Health. They are required to pursue 03 academic years of the program (with
Level 06) to fulfil the Degree in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (144 credits).
Admission requirements Applicants should possess the following qualifications
1. Registration as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
and
2. Three years of post-qualifying experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and
3. Three passes at GCE A/L (in any number of sittings) with Chemistry as a subject
or
4. Obtained a minimum of passes for Chemistry I & Chemistry II and passes in other 2 disciplines in
Foundation Course in Science offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka
or
5. Combination of above 3 & 4 or
6. Successful completion of the Advanced Certificate of Laboratory Technology (ACLT) offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka with at least a B- grade for PSC2322
Study leave for Medical Laboratory Technologists
Medical Laboratory Technologists following the B.MLS Degree Program are entitled to have
20 days study leave per academic year for attending day schools and for sitting final
examinations (Refer to the letter dated 12.10.2013 and circular No 02-155/2013 issued by
the Secretary to the Ministry of Health. Copies of this letter can be obtained from the
Department of Health Sciences).
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Programme structure
Table 1-Courses in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme
Course Code Course Title Credits Total (hrs)
Year 1(Level 3)
MLU1141 Health Statistics 3 75
MLU1142 Anatomy & Physiology 3 75
MLU1143
Basic Principles of Laboratory Instrumentation 3
75
MLU1144 Medical Terminology, Communication & Ethics 3
75
MLU1145 Basic Chemistry for Medical Laboratory Science 3
75
MLU1246 Principles of Laboratory Management 6 150
MLU1247 General Microbiology 6 150
MLU1148 Basic Hematology 3 75
MLU1249 Histological Techniques & Cytology 6 150
Total 36 900
Year 2 (Level 4)
MLU2241 Parasitology & Entomology 1 6 150
MLU2342 Clinical Biochemistry 9 225
MLU2243 Clinical Hematology 6 150
MLU2144 Blood Bank Serology & Blood Transfusion 3 75
MLU2345 Systematic & Clinical Microbiology 1 9 225
MLU2146 Microbial Analysis of Food and Water 3 75
Total 36 900
Year 3 (Level 5)
MLU3141 Application to Medical Statistics 03 75
MLU3242 Cell Biology & Basic Biochemistry 06 150
MLU3143 Applied Nutrition 03 75
MLU3144 Immunology 03 75
MLU3245 Advanced Clinical Hematology 06 150
MLU3146 Research Methodology 03 75
MLU3147
Diagnostic Parasitology &
Entomology II 03 75
MLU3248 Analytical Techniques 06 150
MLU3149 Histopathology 03 75
36 900
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Continuing Education course
LSE3203 *
English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP)
06 150
Note:
(a) * LSE 3203 is a 06 (Six) Credit course in English offered by the Language Studies Department.
(b) EL refers to eligibility, and CR refers to concurrent registration.
Exemptions
Students, who have completed the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology offered by the Ministry of Health successfully, will be given exemptions at Level 3 and Level 4 courses as given in the table below.
Year1(L3)
Course code Course Credits Total (hrs.)
MLU1143 Basic Principles of Physics and Laboratory Instrumentation
3 75
MLU1145 Basic Chemistry for Medical Laboratory Science
3 75
MLU1246 Principles of Laboratory Management Cell 6 150
MLU1247 General Microbiology 6 150
MLU1148 Basic Hematology 3 75
MLU1249 Histological Techniques & Cytology 6 150
27 Credits 675
Year4 (Level6)
MLU4241 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 06 150
MLU4242 Transfusion & Transplantation Science 06 150
MLU4143 Clinical Microbiology II 03 75
MLU4144 Laboratory Administration & Quality Management 03 75
MLU4245 Cytogenetics & Molecular Genetics 06 150
MLU4146 Immunohistochemistry 03 75
MLU4347 Research Project 09 225
36 credits 900
Total 144credits 3600
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Venues of face to face classes (Day Schools) English for General Academic Purposes (LSE 3203) Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa, Jaffna & Anuradhapura MLS Studies (All Courses) - Colombo
Year2(L4)
Course code Course Credits Total
(hrs.)
MLU2243 Clinical Hematology 06 150
MLU2144 Blood Bank Serology & Blood Transfusion 03 75
09 credits 225
36 Credits 900
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Mr. B. Sunil S. De Silva Head/Senior lecturer
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), MN
(RES) (Melbourne), R.N., P B. Dip
Ms. A.V. Pramuditha Madhavi Senior lecturer B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), MN
(Toronto), R.N., R.M.,
P B. Dip
Ms. P.W.G.D.P. Samarasekara Lecturer
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), PGDDE
(OUSL), R.N., R.M.
P B. Dip
Ms.W. N. Priyanthi Lecturer (Probationary)
B. Sc. Nursing (OUSL),
R.N., R.M.
(On Leave)
Ms. K.A. Sriyani Lecturer(Probationary)
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), R.N.,
R.M. , P B. Dip
(On Leave)
Ms. P. Munidasa Lecturer(Probationary)
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), R.N.,
R.M. , P B. Dip (On Leave)
Ms.R.B.Janani Buddhika Lecturer(Probationary)
B. Pharm (USJP)
Ms. G.G.W.Chamali Wijesekara Lecturer (Probationary) B. Sc. Nursing (USJP), R.N
Mr. Harith Eranga Yapa Lecturer(Probationary)
B. Sc. Nursing (USJP)
Ms. B.M.C. Randika Wimalasiri Lecturer(Probationary)
B Sc. MLS (Peradeniya)
Ms. I.M. Senarath (MRC) Lecturer- on contract
B. Sc. Nursing (USJP)
Ms.D.S.Dissanayake (ARC)
Lecturer- on contract B.Sc. Nursing (Peradeniya)
Ms. N.K.S.M. Nissanka Lecturer - Temporary
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), R.N,
P. B. Dip
Ms. K. Saranguhewa Consultant B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL),
H.V.,H.E. (New Delhi), R.N.,
R.M., P.B. Dip
Ms. D. Ubeywarna Consultant B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), R.N.,
R.M., P B. Dip
Ms K. Aloysious (BRC) Consultant
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), R.N. R.M, P B. Dip
ACADEMIC & ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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Ms. N.K.R.D. Wickramasinghe Consultant
B.Sc. (Kelaniya), M.Sc.
(Colombo)
Ms. M. I. Nirmalie Consultant
Graduate Chemist (Institute
of Chemistry, Ceylon), A.M.I. Chem,
M.Sc.(Peradeniya),
Dip. Pharm (Colombo.)
Mr. N.S.K.M.Liyanage Applied Psychologist Consultant B.Sc. (OUSL), M.Sc.(Applied Psychology,Colombo),
M.Phil/PhD.(Rea., Col.),
Dip.OT.(SL), SROT(UK)
Ms. E.A.R. Dhammika Kumari Consultant
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), RN, RM, P.B. Dip
Mr. N. Vilvanathan Consultant
B.Sc. Nursing (OUSL), RN, P.B. Dip
Ms. I.P.T.M. Nandasiri Consultant(Administrative)
BB. Mgt(Mkt)(Kelaniya), DBF(IBbL)
Ms. N. Isurudisi Demonstrator
B. Sc. Nursing (USJP)
Ms.A.M.P.D.Abeykoon Project assistant B. Sc. Nursing (Peradeniya)
Ms.E.A.R.T.De Alwis Project assistant
B. Sc. (OUSL)
Ms. S. A. C. S. Mendis Project assistant
B. Sc. (OUSL)
Ms.R.P.P.J.Rajapakshe Project assistant
B. Sc. (OUSL)
Ms.K.S.D.Premarathne Project assistant
B. Sc. (Kelaniya)
Ms.D.M.S.N.Suriyabandara Project assistant
B. Sc. (OUSL)
Mr. K.L.S. Dilhan Technical Officer
Ms. D.W.S. Damayanthi Computer Application Assistant B.A. (USJP)
Mr. M.D.D. Kumarasiri Laboratory Assistant
Mr. Tharaka Office Assistant
Ms. Nadeeshani Kumburegedara Office Assistant
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APPENDIX
Appendix - 1
Frequently Asked Questions Your entry to the Open University provides you with the opportunity to experience a new and exciting way of learning, and naturally you may have many questions. We have put down some of the frequently asked questions from the past students and our answers and hope that you find them useful in making decisions.
1. What is distance mode learning? Distance mode learning is a method where you are able to pursue your learning while at
home or at work in your own time and at your own pace. Within the distance mode, the
numbers of face-to-face teaching sessions are minimal. We do not usually have lectures as
in conventional universities. Lectures are replaced by study material, in the form of
written texts & audio/visual aids. In addition, we have day schools (for discussions), tutor
clinics (for clarifications) and assignments to facilitate your process of learning. Although
attendance for day schools are not compulsory, you are strongly advised to attend them,
as this gives you the opportunity to interact with your facilitator and colleagues and
discuss any problem areas that you may be having. In addition to the day schools, if you
wish to meet your facilitator/s of learning, you must make an appointment in advance.
This enables your facilitator to prepare and set aside time to spend with you to discuss any
problems or queries that you may be having in relation to the course or otherwise.
2. Can I study while being employed?
Yes, our university has been established primarily to cater to adults and the employed.
You are entitled 20 days study leaves per academic year
Please refer to:
- the circular dated 13.10.1995 (Cir.No. 4574) issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of
Health. (for B. Sc. Nursing)
- the circular dated 12.10.2013 (Cir.No.02- 155/2013) issued by the Secretary to the
Ministry of Health. (for B.Pharm & B.MLS)
Therefore, it is your responsibility to economically manage your study leave for your
academic activities.
3 Will I therefore be an EXTERNAL student? No. All Open University students are internal students because we provide the study
material, tutorial support and other academic assistance to all our students. Our students
use the distance learning method, but they are not external students.
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4 How long will the degree Programme take?
This will depend on the number of courses you register for a given academic year.You are
permitted to register for maximum weight of 36 credits for academic year and you are
free to decide your work load within this maximum credit weight. But, we strongly advise
you to take less than the maximum permitted "36 credits" as the workload is quite heavy.
However, you should complete the required number of credits for the award of the degree
within 10 academic years from your initial registration to the degree programme. And
when you obtain eligibility for subjects, within 3 years you have to finish final exams for
these subjects.
5. What is a credit?
A "credit" is the academic value of an Open University course.
6. Why do you advise me to register for less than the maximum credit during my
first year? Will that not delay my graduation?
Being a student in the Open University you may encounter with new learning experiences with open and distance learning that you would not familiar with before hand. This is a new and different learning experience where you assume the major responsibility of your own learning and therefore you may struggle to cope with. Hence taking lesser number of credits for the first time may be a help for you to cope with your work load while adjusting to the new system. Therefore, you are advised to register for lesser number of credits for the first time. It may be an advantage for you to achieve a good result at the final grading even within a relatively longer time period, rather than going for poor results within shortest time period. 7. If I registered for a lesser number of courses in the first year can I register for more number of courses in the second year? Yes. Once you have got used to the distance mode learning system and if you feel confident and capable of handling more, then you will be able to register for more credits in your second and subsequent years within the maximum permitted. 8. Can I have advice to plan my program of study? Yes, before registration, a common orientation session will be held at the Department of Health Sciences to make you aware of the programmes .Therefore, your participation in this session is essential. Other than that, if you are having any personal problems in selecting courses, you can meet your lecturers in the department and get their advice as necessary. 9. Do I have to come myself for registration? Yes, it is essential that you come yourself for the registration, since there will be many personal decisions that made by yourself. However, in extreme and unavoidable circumstances you may send all the relevant documents (including the original certificates
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and certified copies of the original certificates) through another person with a letter of authorization. Please do not hesitate to contact us at the Department if you have any questions relating to this matter. 10. Can I change the date and place of registration? Sorry, you cannot change the date and place of registration. This is because each and every programme is being planned and scheduled within a limited period of registration. 11. Can I change courses after registration? Yes. The Open University permits you, to add or drop courses on the add/drop date and as
well as to drop courses on the scheduled drop date. You will be informed relevant add or
drop date accordingly.
12. When will I be issued my study material? Much of it will be issued immediately after the registration. Please do not leave the
university premises until you have collected the first lot of your study material, the
timetable and other relevant information on your registration day.
13. What is eligibility? Eligibility refers to your competency to sit for the final exam. To obtain eligibility to sit
for the final exam, you need to have a minimum of 50 marks from your each continuous
assessments. Continuous assessments take the form of unit ending tests, assignments,
presentations and progress reports, journals, and other methods of evaluation. Details of
continuous assessments for any course will be provided you at the beginning of the
semester.
14. Will I be able to obtain a Mahapola or other Bursary awarded by the Open University? You are not entitled for Mahapola bursaries as you are employees. But you are entitled for other bursaries awarded by the Open University on your merit. 15. How can I get further information? Further information on any matter pertaining to courses offered by the Department of
Health Sciences may be obtained by personally sending a letter to Department of Health
Sciences, P.O.Box 21, Nawala Road, Nugegoda
or
Calling during normal office hours by telephone.
Contact no. of the Department of Health Sciences –011 2881355
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Appendix - 2 Guidelines to complete the application form Please read the following guidelines before you fill the application form. Incomplete applications are rejected.
1) Use a black ink pen to fill the application from. 2) Fill the cages in BLOCK CAPITAL letters. 3) Fill all cages (A, B, C, D, E and F) with relevant information C1, C3, C4, D1, D2, E
and F. Fill the cages according to the following guidelines
A 1 – Programme No. B. Sc. Nursing B N 0 1
B. Pharm B F 0 0
B. MLS B L 0 1
A 2 – Year 2 0 1 4 / 1 5
A 3 - Fill in BLOCK CAPITALS as given in the sample. A 4 – Tick ( ) appropriate box A 5 and A 6 – Fill appropriately. A 7 – Preferred Open University Centre as given below The Faculty of Natural Science Conducts academic activities in Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Jaffna, Batticaloa & Anuradhapura Regional Centres. The codes for Regional Centers are as follows –
Colombo Regional Centre C 0 1 0
Kandy Regional Cenrte K 0 3 0
Matara Regional Centre M 0 5 0
Jaffna Regional Centre J 0 6 0
Batticaloa Regional Centre K 0 7 0
Anuradhapura Regional Centre K 1 1 0
A 8 - Tick ( ) the “English” box
B1 to B13 – Fill all in BLOCK capitals and tick ( )
appropriate boxes. C 1 – Fill in BLOCK capitals subject codes of the G.C.E. A/L (Please, use the following subject codes).
Physics 01
Chemistry 02
Applied Mathematics 03
Pure Mathematics 04
Botany 05
Zoology 06
Mathematics 07
Biology 08
Combined Mathematics 09
Higher Mathematics 10
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C 2 - Indicate the grade e.g A, B, C, D and in each case indicate the year you got the grade. C3–Others (04)-Higher Academic qualifications & Codes
0 4 O T H Colombo University- Professional English
0 4 O T H Aquinas College/ Diploma in English
C4 - Qualification Codes- Professional Select from the following codes for relevant qualification you have obtained. B.Sc Nursing
Nursing Certificate/ Diploma 0 1
Registration Certificate 0 2
Post-Basic Diploma 0 3
B.Pharm
Diploma in Pharmacy University of Colombo 0 1
Diploma in Pharmacy/Certificate of Proficiency in
Pharmacy from ministry of Health – Sri Lanka
0
2
Certificate of Efficiency in Pharmacy 0 3
Others 0 0
B.MLS
MLT Diploma from ministry of Health – Sri Lanka 0 1
Registration Certificate 0 2
Others 0 0
Year received means the date of issue mentioned in your certificate. C 4- Institution Code – Select from the following codes for Institutions.
School of Nursing S O N
Sri Lanka Medical Council S M C
Post-Basic College of Nursing P B C
Collage of MLT C O M
Other Institutions O T H
Fill Name of institution in BLOCK CAPITALS and Grade if relevant. D1 – Tick ( ) the relevant box. D2 – DO NOT fill Org. Code cage and Title Code cage. Fill the rest of the cages with the following information. (Name of organization, Title/ Designation, Date from and to).
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Start from your current employment.
Please provide the dates that you were in each work place.
E 1 - State the application number given in right upper corner of your application E 2 - Admission test is conducted in the following regional centers. Select two centers
according to the preferable order.
Colombo Regional Centre C 0 1 0
Kandy Regional Centre K 0 3 0
Matara Regional Centre M 0 5 0
Jaffna Regional Centre J 0 6 0
Batticaloa Regional Centre K 0 7 0
Anuradhapura Regional Centre
K 1 1 0
E 3 - English medium. E 4 - If you have any special needs, indicate it here. F - Fill the relevant cages for the date, and place your
signature in the given area.
Duly completed application from should be handed over/posted to the centre where you
obtained this application form.
Addresses
(Open University Regional Centres)
Acting Assistant Director Open University Regional Centre, Nawala, Nugegoda. Assistant Director Open University Regional Centre Polgolla, Kandy. Assistant Director Open University Regional Centre, Nupe, Matara. Regional Officer Open University Regional Centre, No.23,New Road, Batticaloa Co-ordinator Open University Regional Centre, Browns Road, Kokuvil, Jaffna Regional Officer Open University Regional Centre Jayanthi Mawatha, (Depot Area), Anuradhapura.
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Appendix 3-Samples of completed application forms 3 a – B.Sc. Nursing Programme
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3 b – B.Pharm Programme
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3 c –B.MLS Programme
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Your responsibilities as a Student of OUSL
The Open University of Sri Lanka is committed to a working and learning environment which is friendly, peaceful and safe for all staff and students.
Such an environment can only be created by a collective effort by all concerned
parties. Students being the largest category in the university, their conduct and
behaviour have a considerable impact on the environment of the university.
The Faculty sciences would like to highlight the following regarding
responsibilities of students.
Always carry the Record Book with you while in the University, as a proof
of identity. Comply with the rules and regulations of the university.
The General By Law for student discipline, No 02 of 2008, OUSL and
Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational
Institutions Act, No. 20 of 1998 (Parliament of the working and learning environment. Copies of these documents are available in the main library
and the regional libraries (Reference section).
Engage in your studies in a serious manner, taking advantage of the educational opportunities provided.
Safeguard the good name of the Faculty and the university.
Protect and refrain from damaging university property.