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Applied Chemistry

University of Kelaniya

State UniversityUG DegreeCourse Code118Proposed Intake60
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Entry requirements

From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026

Applied Chemistry (Course Code - 118)

Proposed Intake: 60

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission

At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, 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
Degree Programme
Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Chemistry

[BScHons (App Chem)]

Available University
University of Kelaniya
Duration
04 years
Medium
English

Degree content

35 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Science Student Handbook 2023/2024

Year 1 · Semester 11 modules

  • APCH 11612Computer Skills for Chemists2 cr

Year 1 · Semester 22 modules

  • APCH 12622Basic Statistical Methods2 cr
  • APCH 12632Biomolecules12 cr

Year 2 · Semester 15 modules

  • APCH 21642Principles of Analytical Chemistry2 cr
  • APCH 21652Soil Chemistry, Terrestrial Pollution …2 cr
  • APCH 21663Atmospheric Chemistry, Aquatic Chemistry3 cr
  • APCH 21672Polymer Chemistry2 cr
  • APCH 21682Scientific Communication Skills2 cr

Year 2 · Semester 25 modules

  • APCH 22692Sample Preparation and Chemo metrics2 cr
  • APCH 22702Case study I (Environmental)2 cr
  • APCH 22712Polymer technology2 cr
  • APCH 22721Environmental Chemistry Laboratory1 cr
  • APCH 22732Environmental Toxicology, Green Chemistry2 cr

Year 3 · Semester 15 modules

  • APCH 31742Food Chemistry2 cr
  • APCH 31752Food Technology2 cr
  • APCH 31761Food Chemistry Laboratory1 cr
  • APCH 31772Solid State Chemistry2 cr
  • APCH 31782Laboratory Safety, Occupational Health, Safety2 cr

Year 3 · Semester 26 modules

  • APCH 32793Advanced Analytical Chemistry3 cr
  • APCH 32802Case Study II (Industry)2 cr
  • APCH 32812Chemical Industries in Sri Lanka I2 cr
  • APCH 32821Industrial Chemistry Laboratory1 cr
  • APCH 32832Chemical Technology I2 cr
  • APCH 32842Chemical Industries II (plantation crops)2 cr

Year 4 · Semester 12 modules

  • APCH 41862Molecular biology2 cr
  • APCH 41872Productivity and Quality Management2 cr

Year 4 · Semester 27 modules

  • APCH 42882Chemical Technology II2 cr
  • APCH 42893Ethan pharmacology and Health Products3 cr
  • APCH 42903Metabolism and Clinical Chemistry3 cr
  • APCH 42912Agrochemicals and Chemical Ecology2 cr
  • APCH 42922Nanoscience and Nanotechnology2 cr
  • APCH 42932Statistical Methods in Industry and Research2 cr
  • APCH 42942Biotechnology2 cr

Year 4 · Full year2 modules

  • APCH 43853Industrial Training3 cr
  • APCH 44956Research6 cr

Read from Faculty of Science Student Handbook 2023/2024 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.