Undergraduate Courses
Plant Biology (PLBL), Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology (MBBT) Degrees
PLBL New Syllabus & MBBT New Syllabus (From Academic Year 2021/2022 onwards)Plant Biology (PLBL), Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology (MBBT) Degrees
View PLBL & MBBT syllabus (From Academic Year 2019/2020 onwards)B Sc. Degree Programme
The Department offers a 3-year degree programme [B Sc. degree]. In addition to Botany, the Department also offers courses from Level 1 to 4 of a new discipline, Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology with a view of producing graduates with knowledge and skills in this modern and fast-developing area of science.
BSSP (Biological Sciences Study Programme)
It is the undergraduate study programme that offers Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, and Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology leading to BSc degree and BSc (honours) degree.
Graduates who will deeply appreciate and respect the living world.
Equipped with modern knowledge and skills for local and international jobs.
With self-confidence and entrepreneurial attitudes to create job markets.
Graduates who are adaptable and socially responsible.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Rasika Wanigatunge
Contact for academic guidance and discipline-specific inquiries.
Career Possibilities
Successful graduates may progress into careers such as:
- Research officers at Ministry of Agriculture & Institutes (Tea, Rubber, Coconut, etc.)
- Secondary school and University teachers
- Resource managers at Department of Forest & Wildlife Conservation
- Microbiologists
- Private sector executives
- Self-employee
- Pursue higher degrees in related areas