Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

2007–2026

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences(FAHS) was inaugurated on 16^th January 2007. The faculty comprises of six departments conducting B.Sc. degree programmes in Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Radiography/Radiotherapy. As the faculty offers professional degree programmes, students are introduced to basic concepts in medical sciences followed by mandatory hospital based training. All degree programmes consist of 120 credits curricula which have been designed in par with International standards. Several departments have established active foreign collaborations in teaching and research. This is the only faculty of Allied Health Sciences in Sri Lanka.

Six Departments, One Faculty

Basic Sciences

The foundation of every allied health discipline, covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology that prepare students to understand the human body before specializing further.

Nursing

Trains compassionate, evidence-based practitioners in patient care, clinical procedures and health promotion, preparing graduates to lead in hospitals and community health settings.

Pharmacy

Focuses on drug development, dispensing and patient medication management, equipping students with clinical and pharmaceutical science expertise for hospital and community pharmacy roles.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Prepares diagnostic specialists in haematology, microbiology and clinical chemistry, whose lab analysis underpins accurate diagnosis and effective treatment across every field of medicine.

Physiotherapy

Develops experts in movement science and rehabilitation, helping patients recover mobility and function after injury, surgery or chronic illness through hands-on therapeutic care.

Radiography & Radio Therapy

Trains specialists in medical imaging and radiation-based treatment, combining precision technology with patient care to diagnose and treat conditions ranging from fractures to cancer.

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