The mission of the Faculty is to search for and disseminate knowledge in areas of learning that will make a useful contribution to the development of critical manpower requirements of the nation; contribute to the educational, science and technology and socio economic upliftment of the communities in the Uva Province in particular and in the country in general.
Contact
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Sabaragamuwa
Sri Lanka
Belihuloya
Tel : +94 (0)45-2280031
Physical Science Department
The department of Physical Sciences conducts degree courses in three major diciplines, namley Chemical Technology, Applied Physics and Computer Science & Technology. Mathematics, Statistics, and Management Studies are conducted as supporting tools for the program.
Special features of the programme
All theoretical course units are heavily supported by a practical component, which provides the preliminary experiance to perform confidently at the first job
Mini projects conducted throughout the third and the fourth academic years stimulate the student's creative and innovative thinking.
Final year project (research or industrial training ) for one entire semester exposes the undergraduate to the working environment and provides hand on experiance in industry before graduation
Degrees Awarded
B.Sc.Special in Chemical Technology (Duration: 4 years)
B.Sc.Special in Computer Science & Technology (Duration: 4 years)
B.Sc.Special in Applied Physics (Duration: 4 years)
B.Sc.(General) in Physical Sciences (Duration: 3 years)
Natural Resources Departments
We offer the only B.Sc. degree programme in Environmental Science and Natural Resorces Management in
Environmental Sciences
Conservation Biology
Earth Sciences
The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive perspective on Environmental Science and Natural Resources by disseminating knowledge in a wide range of core and supportive courses.
Special features of the programme
During the final year, the students are expected to carry out a field based research project addressing natural resources related issues in
The degree programme is designed in a manner that enables our graduates to pursue professional carrers in Environmental Protection and Risk Management, Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Technology Development, Environmental Advocacy and Ecology.
The degree also paves an excellent pathway for postgraduate studies since the department maintains many colloborative research programmes with local and foreign universities.
The core course units are supported by courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Computer Science and IT, Basic Management Principles, GIS and Remote Sensing, Resource Economics and Scientific Communication and Career Development.
Degrees Awarded
B.Sc.(Special) in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
(Duration: 4 years)
B.Sc.(General) in Environmental Science and Natural Resorces Management
(Duration: 3 years)
Food Science and Technology
Food and particulary its quality and safety have ever been higher in the public awareness. Also the dynamic nature of the food manufacturing industry has proven the need for well-trained and qualified professionals to keep its momentum. The bachelors degree programm in Food science and Technology offered by us is designed to cover all the necessary aspects of Food science and Technology with equal emphasis on the needs of Food Scientists, Food Technologists and those engaged in the Food industry thus serving for the critical requirements arising in the field.
