The Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was established in 1961 and is the second oldest faculty at the University. With a rich history, a large and diverse student body, a highly qualified academic staff, and a broad range of courses, the faculty plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s future of science and technology.
It was initially established as a Faculty of Science and offered programs in core science disciplines. Then, the faculty expanded with new and revolutionary ideas and introduced new courses covering applied aspects of science into its curriculum. Additionally, opening the gates of the Physics and Mathematics Departments to Bioscience students marked a significant step forward, and the Faculty of Science was converted to the first Faculty of Applied Sciences of the country in 1973.
The faculty is home to about 3,000 students and provides a supportive and dynamic learning environment, where students can engage in both classroom-based learning and practical, hands-on experiences in laboratories and fieldwork. Further, the faculty is blessed with a highly qualified academic staff comprising over 150 members, who are active researchers and leaders in their respective fields.
The faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The undergraduate program offers degrees in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Science and Technology, Biology, Food Science and Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Zoology, Aquatic Resource Management, Environmental Management & Forestry, Mathematics, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Sport Science and Management and Polymer Science and Industrial Management under eleven departments and three units.
The faculty offers ten postgraduate courses in addition to the undergraduate courses, which are available in various subjects and are both exciting and constructive. The faculty’s research initiatives and collaborations further enhance its reputation as a leading institution for applied sciences in Sri Lanka and beyond.