Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
University of Colombo
MSc in Medical Toxicology by Distance Education 2008 – 2009
The PGIM is now ready to start Medical Toxicology training by Distance Learning format (Web based e-learning). The Course has been designed to meet the needs of doctors who are unable to attend face to face lectures and tutorials. The course has a local and international faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
- Medical Degree registered* with the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
- Completion of one year of Medical Experience after internship as at the date of closure of applications.
*Foreign nationals who seek registration in respect of selection examination should possess a Medical degree registrable with the Sri Lanka Medical Council. The registrability will be determined on case by case basis.
Doctors who do not fulfill the above requirements are considered not eligible to apply for the MSc training programme in Medical Toxicology.
A selection examination may be held if necessary. Limited number of students will be selected.
Course Duration
The Course could be followed in two training pathways. The trainee needs to determine the suitable pathway at the commencement of the course.
1. Standard pathway -1 year
2. Extended pathway -2 years
Course details
There will be no face to face lectures or tutorials. The entire teaching programme and assessments will be carried via a dedicated website.
Course fees
Local Candidates Rs. 50,000/- per year
Candidates from the SAARC region: US$ 750/- per year
Other Candidates: US$ 2000/- per year
The detailed course description is at www.cmb.ac.lk/pgim
Application forms can be downloaded from the website (www.cmb.ac.lk/pgim) and duly completed application form with a detailed curriculum vitae (may need for the screening process) should be forwarded to the Director, PGIM on or before 6th of July 2008 to the following address.
Professor Rezvi Sheriff,
Director, PGIM, University of Colombo
160, Norris Canal Road, Colombo 07
Sri Lanka
Tel: +0602168545/ 0112 697758 / 0112696261
Email: merc.pgim@yahoo.com Web: www.cmb.ac.lk/pgim
For further inquiries please contact ,
Professor Ravindra Fernando- Course Coordinator
Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Colombo Tel:-0112694016/ 0112686142
Email: ravindrafernando@hotmail.co.uk
Application fees- Local candidates- Rs. 500/-, Foreign candidates- US$ 10