MBBS PROGRAMME

Your MBBS Journey

The five-year MBBS programme develops scientific understanding, clinical competence, communication, teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning.

PHASE  I

Foundations of Medicine

Develop an understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body and its relationship to health and disease.

Indicative areas include:

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Introductory clinical learning
  • Information technology
  • Communication skills
  • Community perspectives
  • Personal and professional development

PHASE  II

Disease, Diagnosis and Early Clinical Learning

Study the scientific basis of disease while beginning structured clinical learning and patient contact.

Indicative areas include:

  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Forensic medicine
  • Community medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Early clinical appointments

PHASE  III

Advanced Clinical Training

Develop clinical reasoning, practical skills and professional judgement through intensive clinical appointments.

Indicative areas include:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Paediatrics
  • Obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Psychiatry
  • Emergency care
  • Intensive care
  • Specialist clinical disciplines
  • Elective placement
  • Final professorial appointments

Teaching and Learning Methods

Students learn through:

  • Lectures
  • Small-group discussions
  • Practical sessions
  • Clinical-skills training
  • Bedside teaching
  • Case-based learning
  • Community-based learning
  • Self-directed learning
  • Research activities
  • Elective experiences

Assessment

Students are assessed continuously through written, practical and clinical assessments, together with formal examinations conducted throughout the programme.

Graduate Development

The programme aims to prepare graduates who are:

  • Scientifically knowledgeable
  • Clinically competent
  • Ethical and professional
  • Compassionate and patient-centred
  • Effective communicators
  • Responsible team members
  • Responsive to community health needs
  • Committed to lifelong learning

Internship and Professional Registration

The academic MBBS programme is five years. International applicants should separately verify internship, licensing and professional-registration requirements in Sri Lanka and in any country where they intend to practise.