Faculty of
NATURAL SCIENCES

Diploma in Plant Breeding


Plant breeding is the art and science of manipulating the genetics of plants for better performance to benefit the humankind. It is achieved through many different techniques ranging from simply selecting plants with desirable characteristics for propa …

Duration : 01 year
Course Fee : LKR 75000
Issuing of Applications : October 1, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : November 10, 2024

Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences


Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences programme (SLQF -Level 2) is designed to create the awareness of the importance of earth resources in Sri Lanka through identifying, discovering, value addition and sustainable utilization of it among the personnel interested and/or engaged in earth science related fields and activities.

Duration : 1 year
Course Fee : Rs 1800/= per credit (LKR 54,000/= per programme)
Issuing of Applications : October 18, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : November 30, 2024

Short Course in Python for Beginners


Python is a highly used language in the industry due to its simplicity and ease of use. So, learning this language is really beneficial to the students. The course is very thorough and goes through everything from theories to programming and creating your own codes to run your own Python Projects. It is made in such a way that those who do not have programming knowledge but are enthusiastic in learning to become proficient in this language. In the end of the course, student will be able to create their own Python project. The assignments will be given to understand Python programming language better and get hands-on experience.

Duration : 04 Months
Course Fee : LKR 20000
Issuing of Applications : October 10, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : December 31, 2024

Diploma in Microbiology


Diploma Programme in Microbiology which is designed to cater to professionals who are in the relevant sectors, both private and government, and also those who wish to gain/upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of Microbiology with the aim of becoming professionals in the relevant field. The programme is to be conducted by distance mode as a blended online programme and will require only limited attendance for formal face-to-face activities

Duration : 01 Year
Course Fee : LKR 90000
Next Intake : July 2025

Tropical Biodiversity and Ecotourism Field Course


Course OverviewEmbark on a captivating two-week journey into the heart of tropical biodiversity and conservation through our immersive short course. Designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds, from undergraduates to postgraduates and nature enth …

Duration : 14 days.
Course Fee :
Issuing of Applications : April 5, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : May 5, 2024

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 : LKR 20000
Issuing of Applications : May 15, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : June 30, 2023

Short Course in Computer Networks 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 (Saturdays)
Course Fee : LKR 40000
Issuing of Applications : October 22, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : December 31, 2024

Bachelor of Science


Duration : 3 years
Course Fee : Rs. 2740/ per credit
Issuing of Applications : March 1, 2025
Closing Date for Applications : April 10, 2025

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 yo …

Duration : 03 Months
Course Fee : LKR 25000
Next Intake : November 2024

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