| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1961 |
| Dean | Prof. R. G. S. C. Rajapakse |
Administrative staff | 230 |
| Students | 2000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | sci |
Faculty of Science is one of the eight faculties in University of Peradeniya. It was established as the second Faculty of Science in Sri Lanka in 1961.
Faculty of Science is situated about half a kilometre from the Galaha Junction, Peradeniya. Faculty consists of 110 academic and 120 non-academic staff.[1]
The Faculty of Science offer undergraduate level programmes that leads to Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc (Hons)) degrees. It also offer postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees and postgraduate diplomas. Postgraduate programmes are conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), which can be considered as the postgraduate arm of the Faculty of Science.[2]
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The Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree is a 3 academic-year (1 academic year = 2 semesters) study programme. The principal subject areas offered for Bachelor of Science study programme are
The Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc (Hons)) degree is a 4 academic-year study programme. The subjects areas offered for Bachelor of Science Honours study programme are
The following 4 academic-year study programmes in the following subject areas are also offered
Additionally, a 4 academic-year study programme leading to Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Science degree is also offered. The subjects areas this programme is based on are
The faculty consists of nine departments, six units, a separate library and the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS).
