Conducted by the Center for Immunology & Molecular Biology (CIMB) Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences University of Colombo
Eligibility
Advanced Certificate course in Immunology and Molecular Biology
OR
3 passes in GCE A/L or equivalent in the Biology stream
Course Objectives
To provide a sound theoretical basis of the fundamental concepts and applications of immunology, gene regulation and molecular biological applications.
HOW TO APPLY?
Registration link
Course structure
32h (Two weekends)
Course Fees
LKR 35,000
Payment method: Direct bank deposit/online
Beneficiary Name: Colombo Science and Technology Cell
Account No: 1116016487
Bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Branch: Reid Avenue
- Please write your name clearly in the deposit slip and “PRAC_IMB_2025_Intake 02″ under the description section of the bank payment slip/online
- Payment can be made at any Commercial Bank branch.
- Please upload a scanned copy of the bank slip or the e-receipt as proof of payment
For whom?
Those who:
- are interested in pursuing future studies in biomedical sciences
- wish to seek career opportunities in medical laboratory diagnostics
- wish to complement their knowledge in classical biology with more modern topics (E.g. Advanced Level Biology teachers, researchers who are new to immunology and molecular biology etc.)
- wish to supplement their existing knowledge in biology (Eg: Advanced Level Biology students, Medical Lab Technicians etc.)
Intended learning outcomes
- Learning Immunological Techniques: understanding the application of immunological principles and antigen-antibody reactions, acquire the practical skills required for blood group typing, immunochromatography, ELISA, and Western blotting
- Apply Immunodiagnostics: Apply gained knowledge and skills in immunodiagnostics to address real-world challenges in clinical and research settings
- Execute Molecular Techniques: Gain practical experience in DNA extraction procedures for diverse applications, develop the ability to design, optimize, and perform PCR assays effectively, learn fundamental of sequencing techniques
- Molecular Proficiency: Set up and interpret various gel electrophoresis protocols, learn the fundamentals needed to establish a PCR diagnostics laboratory, learn appropriate application of different PCR and sequencing techniques to solve real world situations
Course content
- Differential counting of WBC
- Blood typing
- Hemagglutination
- Immunochromatography
- Western blotting
- ELISA
- Immunodiagnostic applications
- DNA extraction
- DNA/RNA quantification
- PCR optimization
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Molecular diagnostic applications
- Bacterial transformation
- Nanopore sequencing
Further Information
For more inquires please contact
Telephone: +94705694265