Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry

A four-year chemistry honours degree with a broad science foundation, a chemistry major and a final research project.

Next intake: February 2027
LevelBachelors
Duration4 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry is a four-year degree from the Faculty of Science at CINEC Campus. The first two years lay a foundation in scientific principles and transferable skills, while the last two years concentrate on Chemistry as a major. Early modules combine general and physical chemistry with chemistry practicals, biology, mathematics, information technology and English. Later semesters cover organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, analytical methods, natural products, spectroscopy, environmental and medicinal chemistry, and electives such as polymer chemistry and nanotechnology. The degree ends with a research project or internship. CINEC presents it as a route into a range of careers and as preparation for doctoral study.

Modules

54 modules
General and Physical Chemistry ISemester 1
Chemistry Practicum ISemester 1
Mechanics and EnergeticsSemester 1
Introduction to BiologySemester 1
Introduction to MathematicsSemester 1
Information TechnologySemester 1
English WritingSemester 1
General and Physical Chemistry IISemester 2
Chemistry Practicum IISemester 2
History and Philosophy of ScienceSemester 2
Chemistry and SocietySemester 2
Introduction to Business ManagementSemester 2
Introduction to StatisticsSemester 2
English LiteratureSemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan GCE A-Level

Three simple passes ("S") in the Biological Science or Physical Science stream, in one and the same sitting, at the GCE Advanced Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, or an equivalent qualification.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

4 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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