The Faculty of Science (UOC)

The Faculty of Science is clearly distinguished by it icon, the University tower, which is located in the heart of the Faculty. The infrastructure of the Faculty developed greatly in the recent past, based on a development program established in 1974.

The Faculty consists of the Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, Nuclear Science, Physics, Plant Sciences, Statistics and Zoology and conducts courses leading to the B.Sc. general degree (03 years duration) and B.Sc. special degree (04 years duration). A range of subject combinations is available for the general degree while special degree programs are available in several areas. The Faculty together with the University of Colombo School of Computing offers several joint special degree programs as well.

The Faculty of Science also conducts several postgraduate programs leading to the Master of Science degree and postgraduate diplomas. The Faculty plays a very active role in research and there are many research students reading for Ph.D. and M.Phil degrees. Through the research programs the Faculty and the Departments have established strong links with both Sri Lankan and foreign research organizations. The members of the Faculty also pay a prominent role in national development.