Department of Indigenous Medical Resources

This is a four-year honours degree where students qualified with a noted Z-score in the Technology and Science streams of the G.C.E. A/L examination are eligible to apply. The BHSc Hons in IPT is presented to provide effective and efficient services to the indigenous pharmaceutical industry by integrating and applying science-based technology for the advancement of indigenous pharmaceutical products to meet growing healthcare needs.

G.C.E. A/L examination candidates who have qualified for university admission in Engineering Technology, Biosystems Technology, Biology or Agriculture streams.

The syllabus and curriculum are structured on a course system that runs in academic semesters. The duration of a semester is 15 weeks. A course is a subject module bearing a credit value. A credit is a time-based quantitative measure, excluding independent learning hours, used in calculating the grade point average.

The course modules are organized into four academic years: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4.

Year 1 of the BHSc Hons in IPT study programme starts after the completion of the orientation programme and spans two semesters (30 weeks of academic activities). Year 1 begins with a study of Fundamentals of Indigenous Medicine, in which the philosophical background of Indigenous Medicine is introduced. Fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Basic Sciences, Fundamentals of Indigenous Pharmacy and Management are provided. Supplementary courses enhance language and professional skills.

Year 2 focuses on the basic principles of Indigenous Pharmaceutical Processing and related advanced sciences. Supplementary courses in language, Information and Communication Technology, and management enhance graduate competencies and values.

Year 3 concentrates on generating knowledge and skills in Indigenous Pharmaceutical Preparation and emerging technologies in indigenous pharmaceuticals. During Year 4, students gain hands-on experience in the standardization of indigenous pharmaceuticals and opportunities to address issues encountered in the indigenous pharmaceutical industry.

A Bachelor of Health Science Honours in Indigenous Pharmaceutical Technology graduate of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine will have comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, theories and ethics underlying the principles, practices and techniques of indigenous pharmacology. Graduates will be able to select and prepare raw materials and produce indigenous pharmaceuticals using appropriate technologies while adhering to relevant ethical practices.

They will acquire the knowledge and skills to promote the use of indigenous and natural pharmaceuticals in public health management. Graduates will also develop IT competencies and entrepreneurial capabilities in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and marketing. Potential roles include pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmacist with management and marketing skills, and pharmaceutical developer, subject to applicable qualifications and professional requirements.

Refer to the official curriculum and student handbook for detailed information about the programme.

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This is a four-year honours degree for which students with a qualifying Z-score in the Biological Science and Agricultural Science streams of the G.C.E. A/L examination are eligible to apply. Catering to the growing market in natural curatives, remedies and medicines, along with the increasing global understanding of the positive health effects of natural foods, this programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills related to natural food production technology, natural medicinal herb technology, and organic agrarian livestock development and management. These areas can help graduates pursue emerging employment opportunities.

G.C.E. A/L examination candidates who have qualified for university admission in the Biology or Agricultural Science streams.

The syllabus and curriculum are structured on a course system that runs in academic semesters. The duration of a semester is 15 weeks. A course is a subject module bearing a credit value. A credit is a time-based quantitative measure, excluding independent learning hours, used in calculating the grade point average.

The course modules are organized into four academic years: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4.

Year 1 of the BSc Hons in IMR study programme spans two semesters (30 weeks of academic activities). It begins with Fundamentals of Indigenous Medicine, which introduces the philosophical background of Indigenous Medicine. Fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical experience in indigenous medicinal resources are provided. Supplementary courses enhance language and professional skills.

Year 2 focuses on applied knowledge of Indigenous Medicinal Resources. Supplementary courses in language, Information and Communication Technology, and management enhance graduate competencies and values.

Year 3 focuses on generating knowledge and skills for developing Indigenous Medicinal Resources. During Year 4, students gain hands-on experience in managing indigenous medicinal resources and opportunities to address issues encountered in the field of study.

A graduate of the BSc Hons in Indigenous Medicinal Resources programme at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine will be an effective communicator and a self-directed learner with comprehensive knowledge of indigenous medicinal resources, their sustainable production and usage, and the ability to produce medicinal resources using relevant cultural practices and appropriate technologies.

Graduates will possess research, basic management and entrepreneurial skills to facilitate the sustainable production and utilization of indigenous medicinal resources for agro-medical purposes. They will also be able to promote novel technologies while considering socio-cultural values. These attributes may support managerial and administrative career pathways in the medicinal resources industry.

Refer to the official curriculum and student handbook for detailed information about the programme.

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