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Entry requirements

From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026

Medicine (Course Code - 001)

Proposed Intake: 2095

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission

At least two ‘C’ grades and a ‘S’ grade in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

The course of study in Medicine is available at the following universities.

  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Colombo Location - Colombo
  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Peradeniya Location - Peradeniya
  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Jaffna Location - Jaffna
  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Ruhuna Location - Karapitiya, Galle
  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Kelaniya Location - Ragama
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura Location - Gangodawila
  • Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Location - Saliyapura, Anuradhapura

  • Faculty of Health - Care Sciences - Eastern University, Sri Lanka Location - Batticaloa
  • Faculty of Medicine - Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Location - Kuliyapitiya
  • Faculty of Medicine - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Location - Ratnapura
  • Faculty of Medicine - University of Moratuwa Location - Kalutara
  • Faculty of Medicine - Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Location - Badulla Duration: 05 Years

Degree content

26 subjects, as listed in the Faculty of Medicine Student Handbook 2019

Basic Sciences Stream · Terms 1-58 subjects

  • Fundamentals of basic sciences
  • Locomotor system, upper limbs and lower limbs
  • Blood and lymphoreticular system
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory systems and thorax
  • Gastrointestinal system and abdomen
  • Genitourinary, reproductive systems and pelvis
  • Endocrine system and metabolism
  • Neurosciences and head and neck

Applied Sciences Stream · Terms 6-912 subjects

  • Foundation 1
  • Foundation 2
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
  • Nephrourology
  • Blood and Lymphoreticular System
  • Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Reproductive Health
  • Endocrine and Metabolism

Clinical Sciences Stream · Years 1-54 subjects

  • Clinical appointments from term 7 (incl. Family Medicine, General Practice, Accident Service, MOH units)
  • Clinical modules and Clinical Lecture Demonstrations (terms 10-13)
  • Elective appointment (4 weeks)
  • Professorial appointments: Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Psychiatry

Community and Humanities Streams · Years 1-52 subjects

  • Community Stream (first year to the end of the MBBS)
  • Humanities, Society and Professionalism Stream (terms 1-13): psychology for healthcare, communication skills, ethics, professionalism

Read from Faculty of Medicine Student Handbook 2019 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.