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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

HB 02

Cellular Organization of Human Body

2

HB 03

Tissues of Human Body

2

HB 04

General Human Embryology and Genetics

2

HB 05

Blood and Immune System

2

HB 06

Upper Limb

3

ME 1201

Proficiency in English Level- I

1

ME 1202

Proficiency in computer literacy & IT I

2

ME 1203

Basic Sinhala and Tamil

 

Total

16

2

HB 07

Respiratory system

3

HB 08

Cardiovascular system

3

HB 09

Metabolism

3

HB 10

Gastro intestinal system

3

HB 11

Neck, trunk & abdomen (Practical)

2

CL 01

Professional Skills

2

ME 3101

Peace medicine

3

Total

19

2

3

HB 12

Endocrine system

2

HB 13

Nutrition

2

HB 14

Renal system

2

HB 15

Reproductive system

2

HB 16

Nervous system

3

HB 17

Special senses

1

HB 18

Back, head & lower limb

3

ME 2101

Proficiency in English Level- II

1

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.