උපාධි පාඨමාලා සඳහා අවශ්‍ය අවම සුදුසුකම්-2024

MedicineMER-2024At least two ‘C’ grades and a ‘S’ grade in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Dental SurgeryMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Veterinary ScienceMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Agricultural Technology & Management (CourseMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination.
(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology
(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science
(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics
AgricultureMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination.
(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology
(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science
(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics
Food Science & NutritionMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination.
(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology
(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science
(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics
Food Science & Technology MER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (CourseMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Unani Medicine and Surgery (CourseMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Siddha Medicine and SurgeryMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
Biological ScienceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
Applied Sciences (Biological Science)MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
Health PromotionMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
NursingMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level)Examination.
In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
The following universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing;
 University of Peradeniya
 University of Sri Jayewardenepura
 University of Ruhuna
 University of Jaffna
 Eastern University, Sri Lanka
 University of Colombo

Guidance and Information
 Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Nursing.
 In addition, the candidates should be a minimum of 4’10” in height and should not have any kind of deformity. Candidates who fail to satisfy these physical conditions will not be considered for the course of study in Nursing.

 These two requirements are given as mandatory requirements in the Nursing Minute of the Nursing Council.
 If you get selected for the course of study in Nursing, based on false / inaccurate information provided in the application, your admission for the course of study in Nursing will be cancelled.
PharmacyMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Chemistry and ‘S’ grades in Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.

The following universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science
in Pharmacy.
 University of Peradeniya
 University of Sri Jayewardenepura
 University of Jaffna
 University of Ruhuna
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Pharmacy.
Medical Laboratory SciencesMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
The following universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences;
 University of Peradeniya
 University of Sri Jayewardenepura
 University of Ruhuna
 University of Jaffna
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

RadiographyMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
The University of Peradeniya offers a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of
Science in Radiography.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Radiography.
PhysiotherapyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Physics, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Biology
 Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
The following universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science
in Physiotherapy;
 University of Colombo
 University of Peradeniya
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Physiotherapy.
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Fisheries & Marine SciencesFisheries & Marine SciencesAt least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Environmental Conservation & ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Physics
 Combined Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Agricultural Science
Animal Science & FisheriesMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(i) Chemistry, Biology and Physics
(ii) Chemistry, Biology and Agricultural Science
Food Production & Technology Management MER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology
(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science
(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics
Agricultural Resource Management and TechnologyMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology
(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science
(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

Agribusiness ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Physics
 Agricultural Science
 Food Technology /Bio - Resource Technology/Agro Technology
Green TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Physics
 Agricultural Science
 Food Technology/Bio - Resource Technology/Agro Technology

In addition to that, at least a Credit Pass (C) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
Animal Production and Food TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
Export AgricultureMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area of interest.
Aquatic Resources TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
Occupational Therapy MER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Physics, Biology and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

OptometryMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Applied ChemistryMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry and Physics and the third subject from the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
 Biology
 Combined Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
 Agricultural Science
Indigenous Medicinal Resources MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for any three subjects from the following list of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Biology
 Agricultural Science

Aquatic BioresourcesMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Biological Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

Urban BioresourcesMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Biological Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Medical Imaging TechnologyMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Physics, Biology and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Speech and Hearing SciencesMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Biology, Physics and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.

This degree is offered with specializations in Speech and Language Therapy or Audiology
which are conducted by Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kelaniya.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Speech and Hearing Sciences.

EngineeringMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Engineering (EM) - Earth Resources EngineeringMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Engineering (TM) - Textile & Apparel EngineeringMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Transport Management & Logistics Engineering (TMLE)MER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Physical ScienceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in following three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination and the three subjects must include;
1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and
2. Chemistry or Physics and
3. The third subject from the list given below;
 Agricultural Science
 Combined Mathematics
 Biology
 Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Physics
Computer ScienceMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics;
and
At least ‘S’ grades in two other subjects listed below at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level)
Examination;
 Combined Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Information & Communication Technology
Applied Sciences (Physical Science) MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in following three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination and the three subjects must include;

1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and
2. Chemistry or Physics
and
3. The third subject from the list given below;
 Agricultural Science
 Combined Mathematics
 Biology
 Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Information & Communication Technology
Industrial Statistics & Mathematical FinanceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Combined Mathematics and any two subjects given below at the
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
• Higher Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Information & Communication Technology
Statistics & Operations ResearchMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Combined Mathematics and two of the following subjects at the
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Agricultural Science
• Mathematics
• Higher Mathematics
• Information & Communication Technology
Physical Science - Information and Communication Technology (Physical Science
- ICT)
MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Combined Mathematics, Physics and Information & Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Artificial IntelligenceMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics;
and
At least ‘S’ grades in two other subjects listed below at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level)
Examination;
 Combined Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Information & Communication Technology
Electronics and Computer ScienceMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics
and;
Should have passed the three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination including Physics and Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and the third subject from the list given below,
 Chemistry
 Combined Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
 Information & Communication Technology
Data ScienceMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics;
and
At least ‘S’ grades for two of the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level)
Examination;
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
 Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Information & Communication Technology

In addition to that, the candidates should have obtained at least a Credit Pass (C) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.


Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Data Science.

Engineering Technology (ET)MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for Engineering Technology (ET), Science for Technology (SFT) and
for third subject from among;
 Economics
 Geography
 Home Economics
 English
 Communication and Media Studies
 Information & Communication Technology
 Art
 Business Studies
 Agricultural Science
 Accountancy
 Mathematics

Biosystems Technology (BST)MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for Biosystems Technology (BST), Science for Technology (SFT) and
for third subject from among;
 Economics
 Geography
 Home Economics
 English
 Communication and Media Studies
 Information & Communication Technology
 Art
 Business Studies
 Agricultural Science
 Accountancy
 Mathematics
Information Communication TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Science for Technology (SFT) and Engineering Technology (ET) or Biosystems Technology (BST).
Information Technology (IT)MER-2024Three passes including at least a ‘C’ grade in one of the following subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
 Higher Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Physics
Management and Information Technology (MIT)MER-2024Having obtained at least a ‘C’ grade in one of the subjects; Higher Mathematics, Combined
Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics
(i). Three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination in Biological Science
Stream or Physical Science Stream;
or
(ii). Two subjects from the Biological Science Stream or Physical Science Stream and Information & Communication Technology as the third subject.

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(a) At least a Very Good Pass (B) in Mathematics
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
40% from the proposed intake of this course of study will be selected from the Biological Science Stream and the remaining will be selected from other relevant subject combinations.
* At the end of 1st year of study, students are selected to follow either Bachelor of Science Honours in Management and Information Technology or Bachelor of Scinece Honours in Information Technology based on their preference and performance.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Management and Information Technology (MIT).
Quantity SurveyingMER-2024Should have obtained a minimum of ‘S’ grade in at least one of the following subjects at
the G.C.E.(Advanced Level) Examination;
 Combined Mathematics
 Higher Mathematics
and other subject/subjects from the following list;
 Accounting
 Economics
 Business Statistics
 Business Studies
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Information & Communication Technology
In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination;
(a) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics
(b) At least an Ordinary Pass (S) in Science
(c) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English Language

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Quantity Surveying.

Surveying ScienceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Physics, Combined Mathematics and in any other subject available
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Town & Country Planning MER-2024I At least Ordinary Passes (S) in three subjects from the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
 Combined Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Biology or
II One or two subject/s from the above and the other subject/ subjects from the following subjects.
 Accounting  Geography
 Agricultural Science  Higher Mathematics
 Business Studies  Logic & Scientific Methods
 Business Statistics  Mathematics
 Information & Communication  Biosystems Technology Technology  Science for Technology
 Economics  Engineering Technology
 Political Science

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination;
(a) At least a Very Good Pass (B) in English
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics


Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Town & Country Planning.

ArchitectureMER-2024A candidate should have obtained at least ‘S’ passes at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination in;

(i) At least one of the following subjects;
 Art  Chemistry
 Higher Mathematics  Biology
 Combined Mathematics  Physics
 Geography
and
(ii) The other subject/ subjects from the following list;
 Accounting  Mathematics
 Hindu Civilization  Sanskrit
 Business Statistics  German
 Islamic Civilization  Information & Communication
 Greek & Roman Civilization Technology
 Political Science  Arabic
 English  History
 Sinhala  Business Studies
 Communication & Media Studies  Japanese
 Christian Civilization  Economics
 Hindi  Pali
 Buddhist Civilization  French
 Home Economics  Tamil
 Chinese  Agricultural Science
 Logic & Scientific Method
In addition, candidates must fulfill the following requirements;
(a) At least an Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination or a Ordinary Pass (S) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
(c) Passed the Aptitude Test, which will be held by the University of Moratuwa


The University of Moratuwa will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the aptitude test for the Architecture programme and candidates may contact the Registrar of the University of Moratuwa for further particulars.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Architecture.

Fashion Design & Product DevelopmentMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. In addition to that, candidates must fulfill the following requirements;
(a) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English, Mathematics, and Science at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
(b) Pass the Aptitude Test which will be conducted by the University of Moratuwa.


It is desirable that the candidates have a
• Keen interest in Fashion and Textile Design
• Commitment to individual project based learning
• Genuine interest and passion in creative applied arts and culture, heritage, fine art,
fashion and lifestyle trends, movie, theatre and music etc.
The course will be conducted in a semester–based system of study and offers modules relating to following two areas of study and the selection of students to these areas is done according to a set criterion that is based on first year results and students choice.
1. Fashion Design
Develop core skills including design research, concept development, fashion product design and development (pattern making and garment technology) marketing (strategic marketing, consumer behavior and branding)
2. Textile Design
Develop core skills including design research, concept development, textile product design and development (handloom/ power loom weaving, knitting, constructed textiles, and other textile surface developments such as colouring, printing and finishing methods), marketing (strategic marketing, consumer behavior and branding).
Students will be responsible for the creation of a higher standard final portfolio
including the sourcing of required materials.
This Degree course blends individual creativity with commercial realism and graduates will be able to apply skills and knowledge of the professional design practice from concept to final product aligned to a specific customer, brand and market.
The University of Moratuwa will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the aptitude test for the Fashion Design & Product Development degree programme and candidates may contact the Registrar of the University of Moratuwa for further particulars.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Fashion Design & Product Development.

Landscape ArchitectureMER-2024A candidate should have obtained at least ‘S’ passes at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination in;

(i) At least one of the following subjects;
 Art  Geography
 Biology  Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry  Physics
 Combined Mathematics  Agricultural Science
and
(ii) The other subject/ subjects from the following list;
 Accounting  Hindi
 Arabic  Hindu Civilization
 Buddhist Civilization  History
 Business Statistics  Home Economics
 Business Studies  Islamic Civilization
 Chinese  Japanese
 Greek & Roman Civilization  Logic & Scientific Method
 Economics  Political Science
 Mathematics  Pali
 English  Sanskrit
 French  Sinhala
 German  Communication & Media Studies
 Tamil  Information & Communication
 Christian Civilization Technology

In addition, candidates must fulfill the following requirements;
(a) At least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination or a Ordinary Pass (S) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
(c) Passed the Aptitude Test, which will be conducted by the University of Moratuwa


University of Moratuwa will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the aptitude test for the Landscape Architecture programme and candidates may contact the Registrar of the University of Moratuwa for further particulars.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Landscape Architecture.

DesignMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. In addition to that, candidates must fulfill the following requirements;
(a) At least an Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination or an Ordinary Pass (S) in Mathematics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
(c) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Science at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination
(d) Passed the Aptitude Test, which will be conducted by the University of Moratuwa


This course of study offers following three fields of specialization, and the selection of students to these fields of specialization will be made at the end of first semester of the level two of study.

i. Fashion and Lifestyle Design:
Develop core skills including Fashion Design & Technology, Costume design,
Textile design, Jewelers design, Fashion footwear & accessory.

ii. Media and Communication Design:
Develop core skills including Graphic design, Advertising design, Moving image design, Design for HCI (Human Computer Interaction)

iii. Product Design:
Develop core skills including Furniture design, Ceramic design, Industrial design,
Consumer-based electronic & electrical utensil design.

University of Moratuwa will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the Aptitude Test for the Design programme and candidates may contact the Registrar of the University of Moratuwa for further particulars.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Design.

LawMER-2024A candidate should have obtained ‘S’ grades for;

(i) Three subjects from the following list at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Accounting  Political Science
 Agricultural Science  Geography
 Biology  Higher Mathematics
 Business Statistics  History
 Business Studies  Logic & Scientific Method
 Chemistry  Economics
 Physics  Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics
 Communication & Media Studies  Information & Communication
Technology
or
(ii) One or two subjects from the above list and the other subject/ subjects from the
following list;
 Buddhism/ Buddhist Civilization  Islam/ Islamic Civilization
 Christianity / Christian Civilization  Chinese
 Greek & Roman Civilization  English
 Japanese  French
 Pali  German
 Sanskrit  Arabic
 Sinhala  Hindi
 Tamil  Russian
 Hinduism/ Hindu Civilization

In addition to that, candidates should have obtained at least a Credit Pass (C) in English at the G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination or at least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E (Advanced Level) Examination.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Law.


Important:
Since the candidates who opt to practice as attorneys are required to complete the professional qualification offered by the Sri Lankan Law College, please refer to the Gazette Extraordinary No.2208/ 13 published in this regard on 30/ 12/ 2020 for more information.

Note:
In order to be eligible for the course of study in Law, candidates should have fulfilled the
following requirements from the academic year 2025/ 2026 onwards.

A candidate should have passed the three subjects as follows including two ‘C’ grades
and one ‘S’ grade at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
(a) Three subjects from the following list;
 Accounting  Political Science
 Agricultural Science  Geography
 Biology  Higher Mathematics
 Business Statistics  History
 Business Studies  Logic & Scientific Method
 Chemistry  Economics
 Physics  Mathematics/Combined Mathematics
 Communication & Media Studies  Information & Communication
Technology
or
(b) One or two subjects from the above list and the other subject/ subjects from the following
list;
 Buddhism/ Buddhist Civilization  Islam/ Islamic Civilization
 Christianity/ Christian Civilization  Chinese
 Greek & Roman Civilization  English
 Japanese  French
 Pali  German
 Sanskrit  Arabic
 Sinhala  Hindi
 Tamil  Russian
 Hinduism/ Hindu Civilization

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination;
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Sinhala or Tamil


Facilities ManagementMER-2024Candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one
of the following two categories at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

Category (A)
Should have obtained at least ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

Category (B)
Should have obtained at least ‘S’ grades in Business Studies, Economics and Accounting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
or
Two subjects including Accounting from the above Category (B) and the other subject
from the following subjects.
 Agricultural Science
 Geography
 German
 Combined Mathematics
 History
 Political Science
 English
 Logic & Scientific Methods
 French
 Physics
 Information & Communication Technology

In addition to fulfilling the minimum requirements under one of the above two categories, the candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(a) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(b) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics
(c) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Science

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Facilities Management.

Management and Information Technology (SEUSL)MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

This degree programme has combined course units of Management and Information Technology.
Science and TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Agricultural Science
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
or
At least ‘S’ grades in following three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination and the three subjects must include;
1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and
2. Chemistry or Physics and
3. The third subject from the list given below;
 Agricultural Science
 Combined Mathematics
 Biology
 Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Physics

Students will be selected for one of the following specializations at the beginning of the
third academic year.
 Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
Degree Programme : Bachelor of Science Honours in Science & Technology
in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
[BScHons (Science Tec) (FEBT)]
 Materials Science and Technology
Degree Programme : Bachelor of Science Honours in Science & Technology
in Materials Science and Technology
[BScHons (Science Tec) (MST)]
 Mechatronics
Degree Programme : Bachelor of Science Honours in Science & Technology
in Mechatronics
[BScHons (Science Tec) (Mechatronics)]
In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research project
relevant to their area of interest.
Computer Science & Technology MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Higher Mathematics
 Mathematics
 Combined Mathematics
 Physics
or
At least ‘S’ grades in following three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination and the three subjects must include;
1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and
2. Chemistry or Physics
and
3. The third subject from the list given below;
 Combined Mathematics
 Biology
 Higher Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Information & Communication Technology


In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and an individual project
relevant to their area of interest.
Entrepreneurship and ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in the Commerce Stream or Biological Science
Stream or Physical Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research project
relevant to their area of interest.
Industrial Information TechnologyMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Information & Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
and
‘S’ grades for any other two subjects available at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area of interest.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Industrial Information Technology.
Mineral Resources and TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination.
(1). Biology, Chemistry, Physics
(2). Combined Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics


Students will be selected for one of the following specializations at the beginning of the
third academic year.
 Mineral Processing Technology
Degree Programme : Bachelor of Science Honours in Mineral Resources and
Technology in Mineral Processing Technology
[BScHons (MRT) (MPT)]
 Water Science and Technology
Degree Programme : Bachelor of Science Honours in Mineral Resources and
Technology in Water Science and Technology
[BScHons (MRT) (WST)]
In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant
to their area of interest.
Hospitality, Tourism and Events ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in the Commerce Stream or Biological Science
Stream or Physical Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.


In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant
to their area of interest.
Physical EducationMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition, candidates should have passed the Practical Test conducted in common to the courses of study in ‘Physical Education’ and ‘Sports Science & Management’.


The Practical Test will be conducted by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, the University of Jaffna, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the University of Kelaniya collaboratively. These universities will publish press notices/ notices in their official university websites calling for applications to face this practical test and candidates may contact the Registrars of the relevant universities for further particulars.


Important:
Please note that if a candidate wishes to apply for the courses of study in ‘Physical Education’ and ‘Sports Science & Management’, it is sufficient to apply and appear in the practical test conducted in one of the above universities.
Sports Science & ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition, candidates should have passed the Practical Test conducted in common to the courses of study in ‘Sports Science & Management’ and ‘Physical Education’.

The Practical Test will be conducted by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, the University of Jaffna, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the University of Kelaniya collaboratively. These universities will publish press notices/ notices in their official university websites calling for applications to face this practical test and candidates may contact the Registrars of the relevant universities for further particulars.


Important:
Please note that if a candidate wishes to apply for the courses of study in ‘Sports Science & Management’ and ‘Physical Education’, it is sufficient to apply and appear in the practical test conducted in one of the above universities.
Information Technology & ManagementMER-2024The candidate should have passed the three subjects with at least ‘C’ grades in two of the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
 Higher Mathematics  Chemistry
 Combined Mathematics  Accounting
 Mathematics  Business Statistics
 Physics  Information & Communication Technology

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics



Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Information Technology & Management.
Tourism & Hospitality ManagementMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(i) Any three subjects in the Commerce, Biological Science and Physical Science
Streams
(ii) At least one of the following subjects and any other two subjects in the Arts Stream selected according to the conditions specified in the Section 2.2.1.1 of this handbook.
 Economics
 Geography
 Business Statistics
Information SystemsMER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Information & Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
and
‘S’ grades for any other two subjects available at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics

Based on the performance and preference of students, a selected number of students will be able to follow a four year degree course at the UCSC leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Systems.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Information Systems.


Important:
Since the courses of study in ‘Computing & Information Systems’and ‘Information Systems’ offered by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka have the same subject content, the course of study in ‘Computing & Information Systems’ will be discontinued from the academic year 2023/ 2024 onwards.
Translation StudiesMER-2024Should have passed three subjects with at least a ‘C’ grade for Sinhala or Tamil at the
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
In addition, candidates must fulfill the following requirments;
(i). At least ‘B’ grades for one of the following subject combinations at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination;
(a) Sinhala Language & Lit. and English
(b) Tamil Language & Lit. and English or
(ii). At least a ‘S’ grade for English Language at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Translation Studies.

Film & Television StudiesMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
In addition, candidates should have passed the Aptitude Test, which will be conducted by
the University of Kelaniya based on specific skills in Film & Television.
Therefore, the candidates who are interested in Film & Television disciplines and posses specific skills are expected to apply. The Aptitude Test may consist of either an interview, practical test or a written test or of all three components as decided by the University.

The University of Kelaniya will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the Aptitude Test. Candidates may contact the Registrar of the University of Kelaniya for further particulars.
Project ManagementMER-2024The candidates should have passed the three subjects with at least ‘C’ grades in two of the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Accounting  Mathematics/Combined Mathematics
 Business Studies  Biology
 Business Statistics  Agricultural Science
 Economics  Engineering Technology
 Geography  Biosystems Technology
 Information & Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)MER-2024At least a ‘C’ grade in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Information & Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
and
‘S’ grades for any other two subjects available at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics

Based on the performance and preference of students, a selected number of students will
be able to offer an extra (fourth) year leading to the following degree.

Medium of instructions is English only.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Software EngineeringMER-2024A candidate should have obtained at least ‘S’ grades in Combined Mathematics, Physics
and third subject from the following list at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Chemistry
 Higher Mathematics
 Information & Communication Technology
Food Business ManagementMER-2024Candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one
of the following two categories at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Category (A)
Should have sat for the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination from Biological Science Stream or Physical Science Stream and obtained at least ‘S’ grades for any three subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Combined Mathematics or Agriculture.
Category (B)
Should have sat for the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination from Commerce Stream and obtained at least ‘S’ grades for Business Studies, Economics and Accounting.
50% of the total number of students admitted for this programme will be selected from
Category (A) where as remaining 50% will be selected from category (B).
In addition to that, candidates should have obtained at least Credit Passes (C) in English, Mathematics and Science at the G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Food Business Management.
Marine and Fresh Water SciencesMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for the three subjects in one of the following combinations of subjects
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
(i) Chemistry, Physics and Biology
or
(ii) Chemistry, Physics and Combined Mathematics

Business ScienceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in the three subjects in Physical Science Stream or Commerce Stream
at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
or
At least ‘S’ grades in the two subjects in Physical Science Stream or Commerce Stream and at least ‘S’ grade in Information & Communication Technology as the third subject at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to the above,candidates should have obtained at least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination.
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Business Science.
Please visit the URL business.mrt.ac.lk for more information.
Financial EngineeringMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in Economics, Accounting and one of the following subjects at the
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
 Business Studies  Combined Mathematics
 Information & Communication Technology  History
 Business Statistics  Political Science
 Agricultural Science  Physics
 Geography  Logic & Scientific Method
In addition to that, candidates should have satisfied the following requirements at the
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination;
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics


Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Financial Engineering.
Geographical Information ScienceMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in the Arts Stream selected according to the conditions specified in the Section 2.2.1.1 of this handbook, Biological Science Stream or Physical Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Financial Mathematics and Industrial Statistics MER-2024At least ‘S’ grades for Combined Mathematics and any other two subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination.
Human Resource DevelopmentMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Health Information and Communication TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in Engineering Technology Stream or Biosystem
Technology Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Health Tourism and Hospitality ManagementMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in the Commerce Stream or Biological Science Stream or Physical Science Stream or Engineering Technology Stream or Biosystem Technology Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Biomedical TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in Engineering Technology Stream or Biosystem
Technology Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

Indigenous Phamaceutical TechnologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects in Engineering Technology Stream or Biosystem
Technology Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination
or
At least ‘S’ grades in any three of the following list of subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced
Level) Examination.
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Biology
 Agricultural Science
Yoga and ParapsychologyMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Social Studies in Indigenous KnowledgeMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Financial EconomicsMER-2024At least a ‘B’ grade in Economics and at least ‘S’ grades for any other two subjects in Art
Stream or Commerce Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
English Language & Applied LinguisticsMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, candidates must fulfill the following requirements at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination.
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in English
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in English Language & Applied Linguistics.
Creative Music Technology and ProductionMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
Plantation Management and TechnologyMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(1). Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agricultural Science (2). Combined Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Primary EducationMER-2024At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, candidates must fulfill the following requirements at the G.C.E.
(Ordinary Level) Examination.
(i) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Sinhala Language & Lit.
(ii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics
(iii) At least a Credit Pass (C) in Science
(iv) At least a Ordinary Pass (S) in English

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Primary Education.

Polymer Science and Industrial ManagementMER-2024At least three ‘S’ grades for one of the following combinations of subjects at the G.C.E.
(Advanced Level) Examination;
(1). Biology, Physics, Chemistry
(2). Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry