Welcome to the Department of Disability Studies
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
The Department of Disability Studies is Sri Lanka’s premier academic and professional hub dedicated to disability inclusion, care, and allied health education. As the only institute in the country offering comprehensive undergraduate degrees in allied health, we equip the next generation of professionals through three cutting-edge BSc Honours programmes:
- BSc Honours in Speech and Hearing Sciences (BSc Hons in SHS)
Speech & Hearing Sciences – offering two specialised strands:
- Audiology - focusing on hearing assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation.
- Speech and Language Therapy - addressing communication disorders and therapeutic interventions.
- BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy (BSC Hons in OT)
- Occupational Therapy, centred on empowering individuals to engage in meaningful daily activities and supporting their health, well-being, and functional independence.
In addition to our degree offerings, we are excited to launch, for the first time this year, a Higher Diploma in Special Needs Education; an innovative, practice-oriented programme designed to train educators and support staff to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
Pioneering Disability Education in Sri Lanka
- Pioneering education in a dedicated disability studies paradigm, grounded in values of inclusivity and equity medicine.kln.ac.lk.
- Unique position in Sri Lanka, being the only institution delivering full allied health degree programmes in Speech & Hearing Sciences and Occupational Therapy.
- Expert-led teaching and real-world training, ensuring graduates are ready to serve in diverse clinical, educational, and community settings.
- New higher diploma pathway in Special Needs Education, state-certified, expert-delivered, and offering hands-on experience to prepare educators for success from day one.
ACADEMIC YEAR 4
Course Code |
Course title |
Credit |
CORE 44514 |
4 |
|
CORE 43526 |
6 |
|
CORE 41532 |
2 |
|
SLTH 4450J |
18 |
|
AUDI 4451J |
18 |
|
|
Sub Total |
30 (S) 30 (A) |
ACADEMIC YEAR 2
Course Code |
Course title |
Credit |
CORE 21123 |
3 |
|
SLTH 21132 |
2 |
|
SLTH 21142 |
2 |
|
SLTH 21154 |
4 |
|
AUDI 21162 |
2 |
|
SLTH 21174 |
4 |
|
AUDI 21183 |
3 |
|
AUDI 21203 |
3 |
|
SLTH 21212 |
2 |
|
SLTH 21221 |
1 |
|
CORE 22222 |
2 |
|
SLTH 22232 |
2 |
|
SLTH 22242 |
2 |
|
CORE 22252 |
2 |
|
SLTH 22262 |
Speech and Language Therapists Working in Education & Employment |
2 |
AUDI 22274 |
Diagnostic Audiology 1: Behavioural Methods of Hearing Assessment |
4 |
AUDI 22284 |
Diagnostic Audiology 2: Physiologic Methods of Hearing Assessment |
4 |
AUDI 22293 |
3 |
|
SLTH 23303 |
3 |
|
AUDI 23314 |
4 |
|
|
Sub Total |
30 (S) 30 (A) |
ACADEMIC YEAR 3
Course Code |
Course title |
Credit |
CORE 33324 |
4 |
|
CORE 31332 |
2 |
|
SLTH 31344 |
4 |
|
SLTH 31352 |
2 |
|
SLTH 31363 |
3 |
|
AUDI 31373 |
3 |
|
AUDI 31383 |
3 |
|
AUDI 31393 |
3 |
|
AUDI 32402 |
2 |
|
SLTH 32413 |
3 |
|
SLTH 32422 |
2 |
|
SLTH 32443 |
3 |
|
SLTH 32453 |
3 |
|
AUDI 32462 |
2 |
|
AUDI 32473 |
3 |
|
AUDI 32484 |
4 |
|
SLTH 33494 |
4 |
|
AUDI 33504 |
4 |
|
|
Sub Total |
30(S) 30(A) |
ACADEMIC YEAR 1
1B=Bridging module (not considered for final GPA calculation)
Course Code |
Course title |
Credit |
ENGL 14113 |
English 1B |
3 |
CORE 11011 |
1 |
|
CORE 11013 |
3 |
|
CORE 11024 |
4 |
|
CORE 11033 |
3 |
|
CORE 11043 |
3 |
|
CORE 11052 |
2 |
|
CORE 12064 |
4 |
|
CORE 12072 |
2 |
|
CORE 12084 |
4 |
|
CORE 12093 |
3 |
|
SLTH 12102 |
2 |
|
AUDI 13112 |
2 |
|
|
Total |
30 (S) 30 (A) |