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Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the degree UGC (Sri Lanka) recognized?

Yes.

UGC is a Sri Lanka recognizes the Edinburgh Napier University degree programmes. The University Grants Commission (Sri Lanka) recognizes foreign Universities/Higher Educational Institutes based on international acceptance. Universities/Higher Educational Institutes that are listed in the following International Publications which are authentic sources of information on Universities and Higher Educational Institutes in different countries are recognized at present.


1. Commonwealth Universities Year book
https://www.acu.ac.uk



2. International Handbook of Universities
http://www.whed.net

What are the entry requirements for degree programmes?

Students can join with their A/L results (minimum 3 S Passes) or with O/L results (Minimum 4 S passes and 2 C passes in Mathematics and Science) and the Foundation Programme to enroll in both the BSc (Hons) Microbiology & Biotechnology and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree programmes.

Can I complete the degree in Sri Lanka or do I need to go abroad to complete it?

It is an internal Edinburgh Napier University degree programme. Students can either complete all 4 years in Sri Lanka and graduate here or students can transfer their programmes to the UK from the 2nd year onwards.

Do you have a research component in this programme?

Yes. Students have to complete a 60 Credits research module in the 4th year of the programme. Apart from that, students have to cover a 20 Credits module of Scientific Communication & Dissertation in Year 3, a 20 Credits module of Scientific enquiry in Year 2 and a 20 Credits module of Research Methods in the first year.

What are the progression pathways after completing the Diploma?



Upon completing the Diploma, they can pursue further studies in:

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Sri Lanka or UK)

Biomedical Science (UK)

Animal and Conservation Biology (UK)

Biological Sciences (UK)

Marine and Freshwater Biology (UK)

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