Undergraduate programme
The Department of Human Biology which includes Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology disciplines covering 18 modules in three semesters (1st, 2nd and 3rd – revised MBBS curriculum).
Undergraduate Modules
|
Year |
Phase |
Semester |
Module code |
Module Name |
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
HB 01 |
Molecular Organization of Human Body |
2 |
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HB 02 |
Cellular Organization of Human Body |
2 |
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HB 03 |
Tissues of Human Body |
2 |
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HB 04 |
General Human Embryology and Genetics |
2 |
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HB 05 |
Blood and Immune System |
2 |
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HB 06 |
Upper Limb |
3 |
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ME 1201 |
Proficiency in English Level- I |
1 |
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ME 1202 |
Proficiency in computer literacy & IT I |
2 |
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ME 1203 |
Basic Sinhala and Tamil |
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Total |
16 |
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|
2 |
HB 07 |
Respiratory system |
3 |
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HB 08 |
Cardiovascular system |
3 |
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HB 09 |
Metabolism |
3 |
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HB 10 |
Gastro intestinal system |
3 |
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HB 11 |
Neck, trunk & abdomen (Practical) |
2 |
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CL 01 |
Professional Skills |
2 |
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ME 3101 |
Peace medicine |
3 |
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|
Total |
19 |
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|
2 |
3 |
HB 12 |
Endocrine system |
2 |
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HB 13 |
Nutrition |
2 |
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HB 14 |
Renal system |
2 |
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HB 15 |
Reproductive system |
2 |
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HB 16 |
Nervous system |
3 |
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HB 17 |
Special senses |
1 |
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HB 18 |
Back, head & lower limb |
3 |
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ME 2101 |
Proficiency in English Level- II |
1 |
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The modules are implemented via different types of teaching/ learning strategies such as formal lectures, Practicals, dissections, tutorials, Small Group Discussions (SGDs), Problem Based Learning (PBLs), student seminars and assignments.