Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management

In all countries of the world, increasing pressures on scarce resources have meant that all
investments, inside and outside the health sector, have come under closer scrutiny. This is
especially true for the healthcare sector and in turn, has led to an increased interest in healthcare
management strategies based on an economic and improving quality perspective. The
integration of health systems and their capacity to affect the quality of life for everyone means
leaders and managers in these systems need the education, knowledge and research to support
their contributions.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management is ideal for professionals looking to
progress their careers in health policy, planning and management. The skills, a student gains
from the degree, will enable him/her to integrate management and planning skills into every
day of health planning, service reorientation and implementation. Graduates will have a high
level of professional skills and knowledge across the fields of health services management and
will be well prepared for rewarding careers in a range of sectors nationally and internationally.
The health services management degree will get the candidate ready for health sector job
opportunities in quality management, project management, change management, health
informatics and risk management.

Entry Requirements
In order to be eligible for entry to the study program for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service
Management, students must fulfil the following requirements:
(i) A medical degree or a dental degree recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical
Council.
OR
(ii) An Honors/Special Degree in the field of Commerce, Management, Science,
Economics or any other relevant discipline.
OR
(iii) Any other equivalent qualification accepted by the Senate.