Biological Science University degree Programs – How to select courses?

Following degree programs are available for GCE A/L Biological Science students at the National Universities. You can apply these courses if you do Biology, Chemistry and Physics for A/L. Many Biology and Agriculture courses, you can do Agriculture instead of Physics. However to select Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, Health Science Ayurveda and some other programs you need Physics as a subject.

For exact qualifications always read recent UGC University Admission book.

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Available Degree Programs

Following courses are available (Ranked roughly according to Z-Scores of 2019 A/L or popularity)

1 – Medicine (5 years) Z 2.22

This the most popular degree program in the entire university system in Sri Lanka, because it still secures a prestigious job as a Doctor in Government Health Ministry.

There are eleven Medical Faculties in Sri Lanka which takes more than 1590 medical students.

1. Faculty of Medicine – University of Colombo
2. Faculty of Medicine – University of Peradeniya
3. Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila
4. Faculty of Medicine – University of Ruhuna, Karapitiya, Galle
5. Faculty of Medicine – University of Kelaniya, Ragama
6. Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
7. Faculty of Medicine – University of Jaffna
8. Faculty of Health – Care Sciences – Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Batticaloa
9. Faculty of Medicine – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya
10. Faculty of Medicine – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Ratnapura
11. Faculty of Medicine – University of Moratuwa, Kalutara

2. Dental and Veterinary

These courses are only offered in University of Peradeniya.

Dental Surgery (5 years) Z 1.91

• Faculty of Dental Sciences – University of Peradeniya 

Veterinary Science (5 years) Z 1.76

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science – University of Peradeniya

B.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (3 or 4 years)  Z 1.83

This course offered by University of Colombo is not a Dental or Vet degree, however due to its high Z-Score we include it here instead of under other Bio Science degrees. In fact many Science Faculties in all universities teach Molecular Biology and Genetics, however from the inception of this course this has become very popular option among Biology students.

3 – Health Science Degree Programs 

Health sector is vast, so if you cannot become a Doctor then you can follow these Allied Health courses and join the Health sector.

These courses train health care professions in pharmacy, laboratory technical staff, nursing, radiography and physiotherapy. They provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services in connection with health care.

B.Sc. in Physiotherapy Z 1.77-1.16

• University of Colombo
• University of Peradeniya

B.Sc. in Pharmacy Z 1.68-1.62

• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• University of Jaffna
• University of Ruhuna 

B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences Z 1.75-1.70

• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• University of Ruhuna
• University of Jaffna

B.Sc. in Radiography Z 1.63

 B.Sc. in Nursing Z 1.26-1.03

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• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• University of Ruhuna
• University of Jaffna
• Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• University of Colombo

4 – Biological Science BSc General and Special (Or Honours) Degrees

B.Sc. in Biological Science– 3 or 4 years Z 1.66-1.41

These degrees have three subject combinations. Subjects offered for these degrees include -Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry and Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Aquatic Science, Food Science, Management Science, Pharmacy, Immunology, Bio-informatics, ICT and Horticulture etc. Please refer to UCG hand book to check the subject combinations or visit websites of science faculties of these Universities.

These degrees are three year General degrees or four year degrees. Some universities named these four year degrees as Special degrees and some named them as Hounours degrees.

• University of Colombo
• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• University of Kelaniya
• University of Jaffna
• University of Ruhuna
• Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

 5. B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology & Management (4 years) Z 1.52

This course if offered by University of Peradeniya. This course and Agricluture degrees offered by other Universities cover board subject areas: Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Animal Science, Crop Science, Food Science and Technology and Soil Science.

6. Food Science

Recently Food science has become popular among Biology students as it connected with jobs in the food industry. Degree offered by Jayewardnepura University is more Chemistry based, while Peradeniya degree is Agriculture based and Wayamba degree has a component in Nutrition.

Food Science & Technology – 4 years  Z 1.70- 1.86

• BSc Honours in Food Science & Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• B.Sc. Special in Food Science & Technology, University of Peradeniya
• B.Sc. Special in Food Science & Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc Honours in Food Science & Nutrition – 4 years Z 1.45

• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Production & Management – 4 years Z 1.32

• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

7. Degrees related to Environment, Fisheries and Animal Science 

BSc in Environmental Conservation and Management (3 or 4 years) Z 1.33

• University of Kelaniya

B.Sc. in Animal Science & Fisheries (4 years) Z 1.30

• University of Peradeniya

B.Sc. Honours in Fisheries and Marine Sciences (4 years)  Z 1.23

• University of Ruhuna

8. Ayurveda Degrees

Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery – 6 years Z 1.36- 1.33

• Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
• Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S.) – 6 years Z 1.32

• Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.) – 6 years Z 1.01

• University of Jaffna – Tamil medium
• Trincomalee Campus of the Eastern University – English Medium

9. Agriculture Degrees of University of Ruhuna 

Among the following courses, more complete Agriculture course is Agriculture Resource Management, however other recent courses have higher Z scores due to limited vacancies available.

B.Sc. in Green Technology (4 years) Z 1.35

B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management (4 years) Z 1.23

B.Sc. in Agricultural Resource Management & Technology (4 years) Z 1.20
University of Ruhuna

10. Applied Sciences (Biological Science)

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Z 1.27

• B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) General Degree in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Management
• B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) Special Degree in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Management

University of Jaffna (Vavuniya Campus) Z 1.23

• B.Sc. (Environmental Science)
• B.Sc. in Environmental Science (Special)

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka  Z 1.19

• B.Sc. (General) Degree in Applied Sciences
• B.Sc. Degree in Applied Sciences
• B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree in Applied Sciences
• B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Applied Biology

11. B.Sc. in Agriculture (4 years) 1.08

• Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
• Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
• Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• University of Jaffna

12. Other Biological Degrees

B.Sc. (General/ Special) Degree in Health Promotion – 3 or 4 years Z 1.12

• Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. Honours in Export Agriculture (4 years) Z 1.07

• Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. Honours in Animal Production and Food Technology (4 years) Z 1.05

• Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

BSc Honours in Aquatic Resources and Technology (4 Years) Z 1.05

• Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

13. Non Biological Science degrees from Other Streams

Biological Science students can also apply for following courses offered by different Universities if you have fulfilled the entry requirements for these courses

1. Law (Z 1.95)
2. Architecture
3. Design (Z 1.10)
4. Fashion Design & Product Development
5. Management Studies (TV)
6. Information Technology (IT) (Z 1.62)
7. Management and Information Technology (MIT)
8. Town & Country Planning
9. Peace and Conflict Resolution
10. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Z 0.44)
11. Science and Technology
12. Computer Science & Technology
13. Entrepreneurship & Management
14. Tea Technology & Value Addition ( Z 1.06)
15. Industrial Information Technology
16. Mineral Resources and Technology
17. Management and Information Technology (SEUSL)
18. Physical Education
19. Speech and Hearing Sciences (Z 1.28)
20. Sports Science & Management (Z 0.94- 0.71)
21. Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
22. Palm and Latex Technology & Value Addition
23. Information Technology & Management
24. Tourism & Hospitality Management
25. Information Systems
26. Landscape Architecture (Z 0.85)
27. Translation Studies
28. Film & Television Studies
29. Project Management
30. Marine and Fresh Water Sciences
31. Food Business Management
32. Geographical Information Science
33. Human Resource Development

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