What it is
The Certificate Course in Dental Surgery Nurse Assistant (DSNA) is offered by the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The notice describes it as a one-year, competency based course with 14 modules, taught on-site. A certificate is issued on successful completion.
Who can apply
The notice lists two requirements:
- Age 18 to 35 years.
- A pass in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination, including English and Science.
The notice does not say whether A/L results are needed, and it does not describe a selection process.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 30 November 2026.
The notice does not give a course start date.
How to apply
Applications are made on paper, not online. The notice asks you to send:
- The completed application form, which the notice says is available from https://dental.sjp.ac.lk/downloads-2/.
- Certified copies of your supporting documents.
- The original payment slip.
Pay the application fee to the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, A/C No: 097-1-001-2-0027004, People's Bank, Gangodawila.
Send the documents by Registered Post to: Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Fees and support
- Application fee: Rs 500.
- Registration fee: Rs 2,000.
- Course fee: Rs 165,000, payable in two instalments within three months.
The notice mentions no scholarship or bursary for this course.
Before you apply
- Check that your O/L results include English and Science passes.
- Allow time for Registered Post, because the notice does not say whether the deadline is a posting date or a receipt date. Ask the faculty if unsure.
- Contact the faculty on 0112758563 or 0112803720.
- The course page on the university site is https://www.sjp.ac.lk/courses/certificate-course-in-dental-surgery-nurse-assistant-dsna/.
- This is a certificate course. It is not a degree and does not replace a university admission.