Department of Biomedical Science

The area of study of Biomedical Science in Sri Lanka is growing exponentially. KIU of Sri Lanka was the first in Sri Lanka to introduced this biomedical science degree program which was duly approved by the Ministry of Higher education and University Grants Commission (UGC).  This course is conducted at an affordable fee providing with an opportunity to pay flexibly. This gives away to greater opportunities for local and international students to follow this biomedical science course.

This biomedical science honors degree course includes modules in pre-medical science, molecular and genetic studies, pharmacology,  and modules that are dedicated to laboratory managerial skills. These modules are in level par with the world’s top nine universities which conduct degree programs in Biomedical Science.

KIU with a dedicated and efficient academic staff ensures the graduates of the Biomedical Science Degree program has a greater demand for jobs in this field. The practical skills of these graduates are of a higher standard as they are encouraged to go for industrial training during their study period. The graduates of KIU also comes out with a high standard of research capabilities.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities comprised of

• Student Lab Complex with a student capacity of 150
• Research laboratory with a student capacity of 25
• Molecular Biology Unit
• Anatomy Model unit
• ECG room
• Microscope Unit

The students are engaged in research activities where they gain the skills and practice to become a competent researcher in the field of Health science.