Pharmacy Internship in Sri Lanka

Are you a current or prospective pharmacy student? Or maybe a recent pharmacy graduate? If yes, then this internship is ideal for you. It’s an excellent way to gain practical experience in a different cultural setting, and boost your CV.

This internship is available year-round, with a minimum commitment of four weeks. We have flexible start and end dates, so you can select a time which best suits you.

You will be supervised by qualified pharmacists and medical staff during your internship. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction which will run you through everything you need to know about your Pharmacy placement in Sri Lanka.

The main aim of this project is to provide students and graduates with an educational, practical internship in an international environment.

Many of the people who join us on an internship are looking to gain work experience in a different cultural setting. We organise projects where you can work alongside skilled local staff, gaining insight into their profession. It’s an opportunity to learn from others, and share knowledge and ideas as part of important cross-cultural exchange.

There is also an altruistic dimension to this internship. While Sri Lanka has free healthcare for its citizens, it is sometimes limited or inconsistent, especially in disadvantaged areas. You will take part in regular medical outreaches, which provide local communities with basic healthcare checks, treatment, and medication. If it wasn’t for these outreaches, many of these people would otherwise not receive medical care.

We have identified the following four goals as the focal points for our work in Sri Lanka:

• Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
• Improve standards of hygiene
• Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
• Help to reduce the number of cases of Dengue fever

Join us on a Pharmacy internship in Sri Lanka and gain work experience while learning about pharmacy practice in a different country.

A typical day on this internship runs from 8.30am – 12.30pm, and then from 2pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. You will work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.

Wake up in the home of your host family and enjoy a delicious breakfast. You’ll then travel to your placement via public transport – either bus or rickshaw. On your first day, our staff will accompany you to show you the way.

You will be placed in the pharmacy of a local hospital. You’ll spend your time observing the local staff at work dispensing medicine. Hands-on work is possible in the form of packaging medicine and data capturing.

On certain days, you’ll also take part in medical outreaches in a disadvantaged community. Here you’ll work under the supervision of a local doctor. You’ll help to conduct basic medical checks and dispense medication.

Once you’re done for the day, it’s time to discover the sights and sounds of your new surroundings. Join in on our regular socials, where you can get to know your fellow interns, or spend some time swapping stories with your host family. Don’t forget to visit the local monuments,

Our Pharmacy Internships in Sri Lanka are based in two towns, Panadura and Horana. The two are only 18 km apart, and are located south of the former capital Colombo. Sri Lanka has plenty of incredible sights to explore and activities to experience during your time off. Why not visit some of the national parks, historic temples, bustling restaurants or beautiful beaches? And that’s just to start. You can also get involved in sporting activities such as scuba diving or hiking, discover the local markets and check out some of the ancient ruins.

Panadura

Panadura is a large coastal town situated around 30 km south of Colombo. As an intern, you’ll spend your time in the pharmacy unit of a local hospital. Panadura is home to a number of beach resorts, temples and an extensive bus network for easy travel.

Horana

Horana is a small town located around 40 km south of Colombo. You’ll be working in the pharmacy department of a local hospital, which is easy to access via public transport. Horana has all the modern conveniences you might need, including banks, grocery stores and restaurants.