B.Pharm (Hons) Degree 2026/2027 – OUSL

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has announced applications for the Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, drug development, clinical pharmacy, and patient safety.

The programme is conducted by the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OUSL, and leads to the Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree through open and distance learning methods. The official OUSL programme page lists the duration as 04 years, with applications issued from 15 May 2026 and closing on 15 June 2026.

Key Details

• Programme: Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree Programme
• University: The Open University of Sri Lanka
• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Pharmacy
• Duration: 04 Years
• Applications Open: 15 May 2026
• Closing Date: 15 June 2026
• Selection: Entrance test and/or interview

The OUSL online application portal also shows that a selection test is required and lists an application fee of LKR 750 for the Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours programme. Applicants are advised to check the official application portal before submitting, as portal dates may be updated.

Who Can Apply?

To apply for the B.Pharm Honours Degree Programme at OUSL, applicants should meet the following requirements:

Applicants should have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the Science stream with a minimum of three pass grades in one sitting.

A minimum Credit Pass (C) in Chemistry at G.C.E. A/L is required.

Applicants should also have at least a Simple Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

Equivalent or higher qualifications recognized by the University Senate may also be accepted.

Why Choose B.Pharm at OUSL?

A Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree opens the door to many career opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Pharmacy is not only about dispensing medicine. It also includes drug research, medicine safety, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, hospital pharmacy, quality assurance, and patient care.

Graduates may find opportunities in areas such as:

Hospital pharmacy
Community pharmacy
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Clinical research
Drug regulation and quality control
Academic and research institutions

Selection Process

Admission to the programme is competitive. Eligible applicants may need to face an entrance test and/or interview. Therefore, students are encouraged to apply early and prepare well for the selection process.