The aim of the Advanced certificate in Laboratory Technology programme is to provide a basic scientific knowledge and training needed for employees in laboratories of government and private sector and to provide necessary qualifications to any interested personal who seek employment in laboratories.
The programme designed to provide up to date theoretical knowledge and hands on skills development on laboratory practices and safety measures carried out in science laboratories and a qualification that will enable further studies, assist in gaining employment and provide academic and professional recognition to facilitate career progression.
Programme Structure
This is a 30 credits programme, consist of eight courses (credit rating is the “academic value” of a course in OUSL).
Courses
ZYC2400 Laboratory Techniques in Animal studies
ZYC2201 Laboratory Organization, Management and Safety
FNC2402 Laboratory Visits
BYC2403 Laboratory Techniques in Plant Science
CYC2604 Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry
PHC2605 Laboratory Techniques in Physics
ADC2206 Mathematics for Laboratory Technology
CSC2207 Basic Information and Communication Technology
Courses offer in Semester 1: ZYC2400, ZYC2201, BYC2403, ADC2206, CSC2207
Courses offer in Semester 2: CYC2604, PHC2605 and FNC2402
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Programme Code :
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ACLT
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Programme Category :
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Advanced Certificate Programme
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Conducted by :
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Faculty of Natural Sciences
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Programme duration :
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Minimum 1 years
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Discipline(s) / Course(s) :
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Advanced Certificate in Laboratory Technology progarmme involves courses related to Laboratory |
- Obtained a minimum of six (06) Passes including Science, Mathematics and First Language, at the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination or equivalent or a higher qualification. Or
- Successfully completed a certificate programme in SLQF level 1 qualification in a relevant field of study. Or
- Successfully completed a NVQ level 4 qualification in a relevant field of study. Or
- An equivalent or a higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka.
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Accepting on-line Applications:
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09th March 2022
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Closing Date for Applications:
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Closed |
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Programme Registration date:
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Students to complete registration (online) and payment :
06th May 2022 (CRC) |
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Programme Commencing Date:
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07th May 2022
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| Registration Fee | Rs. 500.00 |
| Library Fee | Rs. 100.00 |
| Facility Fee | Rs 2500.00 |
| Refundable lab deposit | Rs. 1100.00 |
| Course Fee (750×30) | Rs. 22500.00 |
| Total Amount | Rs. 26,700.00 |
Tuition fees can be paid in installments (1st installment 60% and 2nd installment 40%)
This Advanced certificate programme is conducted by the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
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Address :
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Prof R. Fernando, Dean/ Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala. Dr. Neetha Punchihewa, Programme Coordinator/ Advance Certificate in Laboratory Technology, Department of Zoology, |
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Contact :
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011 2881258, 0112822738, 0112881446 077 2899795
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Email :
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