Faculty of
NATURAL SCIENCES

Short course in soil-less agricultural technology for urban gardening


Food security is one of the pivotal themes of the new millennium and it has recently become the most urgent challenge in agricultural industry. However, it should be noted that the progressive drop of fertile soil surface, due to the environmental poll …

Duration : 30 hours
Course Fee : Rs. 20,000
Issuing of Applications : June 1, 2023
Closing Date for Applications : June 30, 2023

Short Course in Computer Network and Security


The computer networks use several technologies for connecting computers together we will learn some of those popular technologies that are commonly used today. This course on computer networking and security is aimed at teaching two wide spread areas of computer networking and the networking systems.

Duration : Six (06) Months (Sundays)
Course Fee : LKR 40000
Issuing of Applications : April 19, 2023
Closing Date for Applications : July 31, 2023

Short course in PHP MySQL Web Development


PHP is the most popular server side scripting language.  The combination of PHP and MySQL is used extensively to create dynamic web applications/websites, and developers with these key skills are in high demand.  This course is going to teach you how t …

Duration : 03 Months
Course Fee : LKR 25000
Next Intake : April 2023

Stand Alone Courses in Science


Stand-alone courses are offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) to enable those who wish to obtain more information & additional knowledge in a specific area without having to register for a complete programme of study. In pursuance of t …

Duration : One Year
Course Fee : LKR 7,830/= per credit
Next Intake : 8th January 2023

Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (By Research)


The Faculty of Natural Sciences encourages students to apply for the MPhil programs (By Research) through the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Duration : The minimum duration is 2 years and maximum period is 5 years
Course Fee : LKR 45,000/= per annum
Next Intake : Any time

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (By Research)


The Faculty of Natural Sciences encourages students to apply for the PhD programs through the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Duration : The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum period is 7 years.
Course Fee : LKR 55,000/= (per amnum)
Next Intake : anytime

Bachelor of Science


B.Sc. Degree programme is designed to contribute towards raising the general educational standards of the public by providing an opportunity for higher education in Science. This programme facilitates those already employed in the field, and late developers to acquire a B.Sc. degree in their own time at an affordable cost.

Duration : 3 years
Course Fee : Approximately LKR 250,000/=. It can be paid in 6 installements (Two installements per year) [LKR. 2,610/= per credit]
Next Intake : January 2024

MSc in Environmental Science


The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences [MSc in Env. Sc.] is a programme of study developed in recognition of the importance of environmental concerns in today’s world.The programme aims to provide academic knowledge and training needed to tackle environmental problems through a multi-disciplinary approach.

Duration : Two academic years (SLQF Levels 9 & 10)
Course Fee : LKR 115,800 first year, LKR 127,380 second year (in 04 installments)
Issuing of Applications : October 10, 2022
Closing Date for Applications : December 31, 2022

Bachelor of Education (Natural Sciences)


Degree of Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences [BEdHons(Natural Sciences)] Programme is an Inter-faculty programme offered by the Department of Secondary and Tertiary Education of the Faculty of Education, in collaboration with the Faculty …

Duration : 2 years at the Faculty of Natural Sciences (Levels 3 and 4) + 2 years at the Faculty of Education (Levels 5 and 6)
Course Fee : Approximately LKR 320,000/=. It can be paid in 8 installements (Two installements per year)
Next Intake : January 2024

Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany


The students who have completed Botany as a major subject at the first two years (Level 3 and 4) with good performance are competitively selected for the Honor’s Degree programme in Botany at the end of the second year (level 4). It is a great opportunity you would receive to become a Botanist.

Duration : 4 years
Course Fee : LKR 2610/= per Credit in Levels 3 and 4; LKR 3270/= per credit in levels 5 and 6
Issuing of Applications : May 8, 2023
Closing Date for Applications : May 19, 2023