Master of Science / Master of / Postgraduate Diploma
New postgraduate programs Offered through the Department of Chemistry, USJ
New Admissions for 2025
Applications are invited for the Master of Science in Industrial Organic Chemistry (MSc Indus Org Chem, SLQF 10) / Master of Industrial Organic Chemistry (MIndusOrgChem, SLQF 9) / Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Organic Chemistry (PGDip Indus Org Chem, SLQF 8) offered by the Department of Chemistry, USJ. These new postgraduate programs have been designed to provide necessary scientific knowledge and practical skills in the fields of organic chemistry / industrial organic chemistry for graduates / government / industrial employees who are engaged in, or seeking career opportunities in industries, academic institutes, research institutes and scientific services in both government and private sectors. The MSc in Industrial Organic Chemistry Degree consists of 25 credits of coursework, 4 credits of practical classes, industrial visits, seminars, workshops and case studies. In addition, this program provides an opportunity to carry out one-year full-time industrial-related research (30 credits) at national as well as international levels. The Master of Industrial Organic Chemistry is a one-year degree program without a research component. The Postgraduate Diploma consists of 25 credits of coursework, 4 credits of practical classes, industrial visits and seminars.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to this program an applicant must possess one of the following qualifications;
• BSc Special or Honours degree (SLQF 6) in Chemistry
• BSc General Degree (SLQF 5) with Chemistry as a subject
• BSc Special or Honours Degree (SLQF 6) with Chemistry as a subject
• BSc Degree (SLQF 5 or 6) in Chemical Engineering / Food Science or Agriculture / Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) with Chemistry as a subject / relevant subject area
• BSc Honours in Fisheries and Marine Sciences or Marine and Freshwater Sciences (SLQF 6) with Chemistry as a subject / relevant subject area
• Equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission
• Equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
For More Details: https://www.graduate.sjp.ac.lk/upcoming-courses/2025/industrial-organic-chemistry-2025/
