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Introducing New Diploma in Ayurveda Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurveda Paediatrics in Child Nutrition (historically referenced alongside Kaumarabhritya in Bala Poshana) is an advanced specialization offered by the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine at the University of Colombo.
Designed specifically for registered Ayurvedic medical practitioners, this unique clinical program addresses a vital gap in holistic healthcare by integrating traditional Ayurvedic pediatric principles with modern clinical child nutrition.
The curriculum focuses on developing high-level clinical acumen to manage maternal-fetal nutrition, neonatal care, and complex childhood metabolic and nutritional disorders. Beyond textbook theory, the program prioritizes community-based, culturally competent coordinated care. Trainees acquire advanced diagnostic, communicative, and procedural skills, positioning them to lead public health initiatives, establish specialized pediatric nutrition clinics, and combat childhood malnutrition across Sri Lanka using evidence-based natural medical frameworks.
Academic and Program Specifications
| Program Dimension | Definitive Course Details |
| Official Title | Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurveda Paediatrics in Child Nutrition |
| Awarding Body | Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo (Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka) |
| Managing Unit | Postgraduate & Mid-Career Development Unit (PGMCDU) |
| Primary Objective | To train practitioners in managing maternal/child nutritional states and childhood diseases through integrated Ayurvedic frameworks. |
| Target Audience | Ayurveda Medical Practitioners, Medical Officers, and healthcare professionals in indigenous medicine. |
| Core Clinical Areas | Kaumarabhritya (Ayurvedic Pediatrics), Bala Poshana (Child Nutrition), Maternal Nutrition, and Metabolic Disorders. |
| Delivery Framework | Blended learning featuring intensive clinical practicals, hospital-based training, and theoretical modules. |
| Professional Outcome | Qualification to establish community-based, nutrition-oriented, culturally competent pediatric care facilities. |
Program Fee:
Application Fee (Nonrefundable) LKR 3000.00
Course Fee LKR 198000.00
Total LKR 201000.00
All the above documents should be scanned and emailed via (pg@fim.cmb.ac.lk ) and (head.ssptkb@fim.cmb.lk ) and also send through registered post or hand deliver the completed application form to the below mentioned address on or before the closing date.
For more details:
Course Coordinator
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
University of Colombo
+94 718330031
Deputy Registrar,
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
University of Colombo
+94 11 2 697 772
FAQ For This Postgraduate Diploma
Who is eligible to apply for this diploma program?
The program is specifically designed for registered Ayurvedic medical practitioners, medical officers, and qualified healthcare professionals working within the field of indigenous medicine.
What is the main focus of the curriculum?
It focuses on combining traditional Ayurvedic pediatric care (Kaumarabhritya) with modern child and maternal nutrition (Bala Poshana) to treat childhood illnesses, metabolic conditions, and malnutrition.
How is the course delivered to students?
The course uses a blended learning structure that combines theoretical classroom modules with intensive, hands-on clinical training and hospital placements.
What career benefits does this postgraduate diploma offer?
Graduates gain specialized clinical skills that allow them to lead public health nutrition initiatives, work as specialized pediatric medical officers, or establish their own nutrition-focused Ayurvedic clinics.
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