Open Day of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) – 2025
View(s):The IChemC organised an open day on the 24th May, 2025, as part of its enrollment campaign for its 2nd intake in this year. The aim of this event was to provide information about different degree and diploma programmes offered by its educational arm, the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS). The open day was graced by the President of IChemC, Prof. Janitha Liyanage, Dean of the CCS, Prof. Chandani Perera, the senior academic, and administrative staff members of IChemC. The President, Prof. Liyanage welcomed the parents and students who attended the event with great enthusiasm, and the Dean of the College, Prof. Perera introduced the IChemC and briefed about its history and the role it has played in the development of Sri Lanka. Dr. Kushan Weerasiri, a senior lecturer and coordinator of the enrollment campaign introduced the different degree & diploma programmes that IChemC offers. Dr. Keerthi Attanayake, a senior lecturer of IChemC, further elaborated the value of these programmes in chemistry and related fields, along with the opportunities available for chemists in Sri Lanka and overseas.
IChemC offers the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) honours in Chemical Science degree program as an academic qualification with the recognition of University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka, and the Graduateship in Chemistry (4 year) programme as a professional qualification. Both programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK.
In addition, the 2-year Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) programme is offered through the Department of Applied Sciences at IChemC specialising in two avenues; Clinical Laboratory Technology (CLT) with emphasis on medical laboratories and, Food and Materials Technology (FMT), with the focus on food and polymer-related industries. Both these diploma programmes offer the NVQ Level 5 qualification, at completion. IChemC also plans to offer a new B.Sc. honors degree programme in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) with UGC and Sri Lanka Medical Council’s (SLMC) recognition, in the near future.
The event also included a chemistry magic show that was conducted by the students of IChemC, and concluded with a Q & A session regarding the enrollment. The open day was successful in providing vital knowledge about choosing the right career path to about 100 prospective students and parents who attended the event with great passion. The registration for the degree and diploma programmes is now in progress, and these academic programmes are scheduled to begin in June, 2025.
Dilhan Jayasinghe
Coordinator- Department of Applied Sciences
Public Relations Officer
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