Physical Science - ICT in Sri Lanka: Careers, Curriculum & Future Outlook

📘 Overview

Physical Science - ICT is the technology-focused entry route into the physical-science faculties, designed for students who studied ICT alongside Combined Mathematics and Physics at A/L. Offered by the University of Kelaniya and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, it leads into science degrees with a strong computing and quantitative orientation. It suits numerate, tech-minded students who want a science degree that naturally points toward IT, data and computing careers.

It earns a future-proof score of 7.8 because its mix of mathematics, physics and ICT channels graduates into high-demand, automation-resilient fields such as software, data and analytics, while keeping the breadth of a science degree.

📚 What You'll Study

Within the science faculty, the curriculum leans toward computing and quantitative subjects, with specialisation options.

• Mathematics and applied mathematics
• Physics
• Information and communication technology / computer science
• Statistics
• Programming and computing
• Laboratory and practical work
• Specialisation options in a chosen subject
• A research project in the special degree

⏳ Duration

This is a three-year degree programme; the relevant faculty selects students into a particular degree programme within the university.

✅ Entry Requirements

This is a technology-and-mathematics-oriented science pathway. To be eligible you must obtain at least Simple (S) passes in Combined Mathematics, Physics and Information and Communication Technology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

• Combined Mathematics — minimum grade S
• Physics — minimum grade S
• Information & Communication Technology — minimum grade S

Final selection also depends on your Z-score, which varies by university and district every year — check your eligibility with the free tool on findmydegree.lk.

🏛️ Where It's Offered

• University of Sri Jayewardenepura — 80 seats
• University of Kelaniya — 76 seats

ℹ️ Entry requirements, seats and universities are sourced from official UGC data (2024/2025 A/L). Career and curriculum details are general guidance — confirm specifics with each university.