The OUSL Medical Laboratory Sciences degree (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours, BMLS) is a 120-credit, four-year honours degree from the Open University of Sri Lanka’s Faculty of Health Sciences. It is open to A/L Science students with Chemistry, and Ministry of Health MLT diploma holders get a 30-credit exemption. The 2026 call ran from 15 May to 25 June 2026.
OUSL BMLS Degree at a Glance
| Item | What OUSL’s programme page says |
|---|---|
| Programme | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours (code MD) |
| Faculty | Health Sciences – Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Duration | Minimum 4 years |
| Credits | 120 |
| Selection | Admission test and/or interview |
| Latest intake | Applications issued 15 May 2026, closed 25 June 2026 |
Entry Requirements
- At least three passes in one sitting in the A/L Science stream, including Chemistry, and
- At least a Simple Pass (S) in O/L English, or
- An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the OUSL Senate.
Eligible applicants are then selected through a test and/or interview.
Already an MLT? Holders of the Ministry of Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology who meet the entry rules are exempted from 30 credits of regular Level 3 courses.
Fees
| Fee | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Registration | 500 |
| Facility fee | 2,500 |
| Library facility fee | 100 |
| Laboratory facility fee | 1,500 |
| Refundable laboratory fee | 2,500 |
| Tuition, Levels 3 & 4 | 3,730 per credit |
| Tuition, Levels 5 & 6 | 4,040 per credit |
The page does not give a total programme fee. Your total depends on the credits you take each year; OUSL also links a separate BMLS course fee document from the programme page.
How to Apply, Step by Step
- Check you have three A/L Science passes in one sitting, including Chemistry, and at least an S in O/L English.
- Watch the OUSL BMLS programme page for the next call. The 2026 call opened on 15 May.
- Apply online through OUSL’s application portal linked from that page.
- Prepare for the admission test and/or interview.
BrightNook Tips
- Chemistry is the one named subject. Without an A/L Chemistry pass, this route does not apply.
- Budget per credit. At Rs. 3,730–4,040 per credit, a 30-credit year costs roughly Rs. 112,000–121,000 in tuition, plus the one-off fees.
- Ask about professional registration before you enrol; the programme page does not mention it.
- Not sure which A/L stream fits? Read our guide to choosing an A/L stream.
සිංහලෙන් කෙටියෙන්
විවෘත විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ වෛද්ය රසායනාගාර විද්යා ගෞරව උපාධිය (BMLS) වසර හතරක, ක්රෙඩිට් 120ක උපාධියකි. උසස් පෙළ විද්යා අංශයෙන් එක් වාරයකින් රසායන විද්යාව ඇතුළු විෂයයන් තුනක් සමත් වීම සහ සාමාන්ය පෙළ ඉංග්රීසි S සාමාර්ථයක් අවශ්යය. 2026 අයදුම්පත් 2026 මැයි 15 සිට ජූනි 25 දක්වා භාරගත්තේය.
தமிழில் சுருக்கமாக
திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மருத்துவ ஆய்வுகூட விஞ்ஞான கௌரவப் பட்டம் (BMLS) நான்கு ஆண்டு, 120 கிரெடிட் பட்டமாகும். உயர் தர விஞ்ஞானப் பிரிவில் ஒரே அமர்வில் இரசாயனவியல் உட்பட மூன்று பாடங்களில் சித்தியும், சாதாரண தர ஆங்கிலத்தில் S சித்தியும் தேவை. 2026 விண்ணப்பங்கள் மே 15 முதல் ஜூன் 25 வரை ஏற்கப்பட்டன.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chemistry compulsory for the OUSL BMLS?
Yes. You need three A/L Science passes in one sitting, including Chemistry.
How long is the degree?
A minimum of four years, 120 credits.
Are applications open now?
The 2026 call closed on 25 June 2026. Check the programme page for the next intake.
Official Sources
- OUSL – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences – 011 288 1146, hdmedilab@ou.ac.lk
BrightNook.lk is an independent education website and is not affiliated with the Open University of Sri Lanka. Details were checked on OUSL’s programme page on 1 November 2026. Always confirm with OUSL before you apply.
