Education & Training

Nursing Training School

Producing skilled, compassionate nursing professionals through comprehensive training programs with hands-on clinical experience at Co-operative Hospital Kurunegala.

About NTS

Our Training School

Established to develop the next generation of nursing professionals with a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills.

About the School

Co-operative Hospital Nursing Training School

The Nursing Training School of Co-operative Hospital Kurunegala is a recognized institution that provides a comprehensive Diploma in Nursing program. Affiliated with clinical training at one of the largest co-operative hospitals in Sri Lanka, our students receive unmatched hands-on experience across all major medical and surgical departments.

Our mission is to produce competent, ethical, and compassionate nursing professionals who are well-prepared to serve in hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings across Sri Lanka and internationally.

NPC Recognized

Diploma recognized by the Nursing & Midwifery Council

Hospital-Based Training

Clinical rotations across all hospital departments

Employment Pathway

Priority recruitment into hospital nursing cadre

Program Overview

Program Diploma in Nursing

Duration 3 Years

Medium Sinhala & English

Intake Annual (January)

Batch Size 40 – 50 Students

Recognition NPC Sri Lanka

Member Benefit

Children of hospital members receive a 20% discount on NTS admission fees

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Curriculum

What You'll Learn

A balanced curriculum combining classroom theory, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical rotations.

Year 1

Foundation

Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

Fundamentals of Nursing

Psychology

Nutrition & Dietetics

English & Communication

Year 2

Clinical Skills

Medical Nursing

Surgical Nursing

Paediatric Nursing

Obstetric Nursing

Emergency Care

Infection Control

Health Informatics

Year 3

Advanced & Practicum

Critical Care Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Community Health

Nursing Management

Research Methods

Ethics & Law

Clinical Practicum

Admissions

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the Diploma in Nursing program at our training school.

Entry Requirements

Eligibility to apply

Sri Lankan citizen between 18 – 30 years of age
Passed G.C.E. O/L with 6 subjects including Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics, Science & English
Passed G.C.E. A/L in Biology stream (preferred) or any stream with minimum 3 passes
Minimum height: Female 150 cm / Male 155 cm
Medically fit — certified by a registered medical practitioner
Good moral character — police clearance certificate required

Application Process

Download Application

Get the form from our website or NTS office

Submit Documents

Completed form with certified copies of certificates

Written Exam

Aptitude test on general knowledge & science basics

Interview

Panel interview to assess suitability & motivation

Medical Exam

Physical fitness and health screening

Enrollment

Selected candidates notified and enrolled

Fee Structure

Approximate annual fees

Registration Fee Rs. 5,000

Tuition Fee (per year) Rs. 60,000

Library & Lab Fee Rs. 5,000

Uniform & Materials Rs. 10,000

Examination Fee Rs. 5,000

Total (1st Year) Rs. 85,000

Hospital members' children receive 20% discount on admission fee. Installment payment plans available.

Facilities

Lecture Halls

Skills Laboratory

Library

Computer Lab

Hostel (Limited)

Canteen

Clinical Training

Free Wi-Fi

NTS Office

For admissions, inquiries, and applications

037 222 2320 nts@kch.lk

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Start Your Nursing Career

Applications are now open for the next intake. Contact our NTS office for more information.

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