Medicine | MER-2024 | At least two ‘C’ grades and a ‘S’ grade in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Dental Surgery | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Veterinary Science | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Agricultural Technology & Management (Course | MER-2024 | At 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 |
Agriculture | MER-2024 | At 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 & Nutrition | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Course | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Unani Medicine and Surgery (Course | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Siddha Medicine and Surgery | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination |
Biological Science | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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 Promotion | MER-2024 | At 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 |
Nursing | MER-2024 | At 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. |
Pharmacy | MER-2024 | At 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 Sciences | MER-2024 | At 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. |
Radiography | MER-2024 | At 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. |
Physiotherapy | MER-2024 | At 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 Biology | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Fisheries & Marine Sciences | Fisheries & Marine Sciences | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Environmental Conservation & Management | MER-2024 | At 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 & Fisheries | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Agriculture | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Physics, Biology and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Optometry | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Applied Chemistry | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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 Bioresources | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Biological Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Urban Bioresources | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Biological Science Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Medical Imaging Technology | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Physics, Biology and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Speech and Hearing Sciences | MER-2024 | At 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. |
Engineering | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Engineering (EM) - Earth Resources Engineering | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Engineering (TM) - Textile & Apparel Engineering | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Transport Management & Logistics Engineering (TMLE) | MER-2024 | At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Physical Science | MER-2024 | 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 |
Computer Science | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | 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 Information & Communication Technology |
Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance | MER-2024 | At 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 Research | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades in Combined Mathematics, Physics and Information & Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Artificial Intelligence | MER-2024 | At 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 Science | MER-2024 | At 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 Science | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades for Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Science for Technology (SFT) and Engineering Technology (ET) or Biosystems Technology (BST). |
Information Technology (IT) | MER-2024 | Three 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-2024 | Having 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 Surveying | MER-2024 | Should 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 Science | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | I 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. |
Architecture | MER-2024 | A 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 Development | MER-2024 | At 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 Architecture | MER-2024 | A 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. |
Design | MER-2024 | At 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. |
Law | MER-2024 | A 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 Management | MER-2024 | Candidates 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-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 Education | MER-2024 | At 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 & Management | MER-2024 | At 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 & Management | MER-2024 | The 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 Systems | MER-2024 | At 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 Studies | MER-2024 | Should 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 Studies | MER-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | The 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-2024 | At 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 Engineering | MER-2024 | A 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 Management | MER-2024 | Candidates 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 Sciences | MER-2024 | At 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 Science | MER-2024 | At 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 Engineering | MER-2024 | At 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 Science | MER-2024 | At 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-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades for Combined Mathematics and any other two subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Human Resource Development | MER-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Health Information and Communication Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Parapsychology | MER-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Social Studies in Indigenous Knowledge | MER-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Financial Economics | MER-2024 | At 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 Linguistics | MER-2024 | At 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 Production | MER-2024 | At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. |
Plantation Management and Technology | MER-2024 | At 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 Education | MER-2024 | At 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 Management | MER-2024 | At 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 |
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