The Faculty of Medicine (UOC)

Established in 1870, the Faculty of Medicine has been the mother of medical education in Sri Lanka. The Faculty has been actively involved in all milestones of Health development in Sri Lanka. It has been responsible for the training and graduation of medical graduates in Sri Lanka according to the health needs of the country. In addition to the MBBS course, the faculty also conducts a BSc in Physiotherapy course.

The Faculty is at the forefront of modern medical education in Sri Lanka, and uses innovative technology such as Virtual Learning, in an integrated modular curriculum.

The Faculty has close links with the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, the De Soysa and Castle Street Maternity Hospitals, and the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, for teaching, training, clinical services and research.