The Graduateship in Chemistry (GIC) is a four-year professional qualification run by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) through its College of Chemical Sciences. It is one of the main routes into a chemistry career for A/L science students who do not enter a state university. Applications are now open for the November 2026 intake.
Graduateship in Chemistry at a Glance
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Offered by | Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (College of Chemical Sciences) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Credits | 120 in total: 49 in Years 1–2 and 71 in Years 3–4 |
| Next intake | November 2026 (applications open) |
| How to apply | Online through the IChemC MIS |
| Locations | Adamantane House, Welikada, Rajagiriya, and the Malabe Campus |
| Fees | Not stated on the programme page. See the official handbook or ask IChemC |
| Closing date | Not stated on the programme page |
GIC Entry Requirements
Main route: three A/L passes in science subjects, including Chemistry, through any of:
- G.C.E. A/L (Sri Lanka)
- G.C.E. A/L or International A/L (Pearson Edexcel, UK)
- G.C.E. A/L (Cambridge International, UK)
Alternative routes:
- Completion of IChemC’s Diploma in Laboratory Technology
- Completion of a foundation course in science subjects offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka
- Other criteria approved by the Institute’s Council
Already have a general degree? Graduates with a general degree (SLQF Level 5) from a state university that included enough chemistry may be considered for direct entry to Level 3, subject to Academic Board approval.
What You Study
- Years 1–2: fundamental and intermediate Organic, Physical, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry, with supporting Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Electronics and Statistics.
- Years 3–4: advanced chemistry, with industry-based optional subjects and research-oriented courses.
- Laboratory work runs through the first three years.
- Final year: a research project or an internship, depending on your GPA.
Recognition
- Government of Sri Lanka (1986): accepted the GIC as an alternative to a science degree with Chemistry as a subject, for employment purposes.
- UGC (1996): stated that the GIC satisfies the basic requirement for registering for a postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Chemistry.
- Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (2012): accredited the GIC as a four-year BSc.
- Passing the GIC also meets the requirement for Associate Membership of IChemC.
IChemC also lists transfer pathways with Northumbria University (UK), the University of Cincinnati (USA) and Truman State University (USA), each under its own arrangement.
How to Apply, Step by Step
- Check that you meet one of the entry routes above.
- Download the 2026 GIC handbook and the BOC payment slip.
- Prepare your results and supporting documents.
- Apply online through the IChemC MIS.
- Follow the registration instructions. Keep the original bank slip, because IChemC collects it at enrolment.
BrightNook Tips Before You Apply
- Read the recognition wording carefully. The 1986 government decision treats the GIC as equal to a science degree for employment, which is not the same as calling it a university degree for every purpose. Check what your target employer or university needs.
- Ask about fees before you commit. The programme page does not list them, so get the full four-year cost in writing from IChemC.
- Look at the scholarships. IChemC publishes enrolment, sports and financial-support scholarship documents on the same page.
- Choose your campus early. Rajagiriya and Malabe are some distance apart, which matters for four years of lab work.
- Waiting for A/L results? Ask IChemC whether you can apply with results pending. The page does not say.
සිංහලෙන් කෙටියෙන්
ලංකා රසායන විද්යා ආයතනය (IChemC) පවත්වන වසර හතරක රසායන විද්යා උපාධිධාරී (GIC) වැඩසටහනේ 2026 නොවැම්බර් බඳවා ගැනීම සඳහා අයදුම්පත් දැන් විවෘතයි. රසායන විද්යාව ඇතුළු විද්යා විෂයයන් තුනකින් උසස් පෙළ සමත් අයට අයදුම් කළ හැක. අයදුම්පත් IChemC MIS හරහා මාර්ගගතව යොමු කළ යුතුය.
தமிழில் சுருக்கமாக
இலங்கை இரசாயனவியல் நிறுவனம் (IChemC) நடத்தும் நான்கு ஆண்டு இரசாயனவியல் பட்டதாரித் தகைமை (GIC) கற்கைநெறியின் 2026 நவம்பர் உள்ளீர்ப்புக்கு விண்ணப்பங்கள் தற்போது திறந்துள்ளன. இரசாயனவியல் உட்பட மூன்று விஞ்ஞானப் பாடங்களில் க.பொ.த. (உ/த) சித்தியடைந்தவர்கள் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். விண்ணப்பங்களை IChemC MIS மூலம் இணையவழியாகச் சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Graduateship in Chemistry equal to a degree?
In 1986 the Government of Sri Lanka accepted it as an alternative to a science degree with Chemistry, for employment purposes. The Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) accredited it as a four-year BSc in 2012.
What A/L subjects do I need for GIC?
Three passes in science subjects, including Chemistry, at the Sri Lankan, Edexcel or Cambridge A/L.
How long is the GIC?
Four years, with 120 credits in total.
What are the GIC fees?
The programme page does not state them. Check the official handbook or contact IChemC.
Where is the GIC taught?
At IChemC’s Adamantane House in Welikada, Rajagiriya, and at its Malabe Campus.
Official Sources
IChemC inquiries: 011 286 3681, 011 286 1653, od@ichemc.edu.lk.
BrightNook.lk is an independent education website and is not affiliated with the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Details were checked against IChemC’s official GIC page on 24 October 2026. Always confirm fees, dates and entry rules with IChemC before applying.
