Diploma in Science in Laboratory Technology 2023 – Open University of Sri Lanka

Diploma in Science in Laboratory Technology 2023 – Open University of Sri Lanka

General
This Diploma programme has been structured for persons who have professional qualifications in Laboratory Technology and for any other candidates who aspire to enter the Laboratory Technology field;

to obtain necessary practical knowledge with related theoretical knowledge on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer, and Laboratory Management and to develop initial arguments with basic theories and concepts related.
to obtain training on information systems and to use them for the purpose of storing and interpreting data and also for communication.
to develop personal responsibility and leadership in managerial and administration skills necessary to establish, improve and maintain laboratories while adapting to changing environments with new developments.
to develop research skills and to have competencies that help to deal with predetermined responsibilities.
To have a positive attitude to give the best possible service with limited resources and to undertake further training on new laboratory skills.

Admission
A person seeking admission to the Programme of Study leading to the award of the Diploma in Laboratory Technology shall be required to have.

A minimum of three (03) Pass grades at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, Sri Lanka in three (03) science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Science for Technology, Engineering for Technology, Biosystem for Technology, Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Botany and Zoology) OR,
Minimum of Pass grades in three (03) subjects from among the courses in Advanced Certificate in Science offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka, OR
Minimum of three (03) Pass grades in a combination of the above, OR
Successfully Completed the Certificate in Laboratory Technology Programme (CLT)or Advanced Certificate in Laboratory Technology Programme (ACLT) offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka, OR
Five years working/research experience in the field of Laboratory Technology + pass the selection test conducted for the purpose of admission, OR
An equivalent or higher qualification is acceptable to the Senate.

Diploma in Science in Laboratory Technology 2023 – Open University of Sri Lanka