Department of Science
Our New Zealand qualification pathways provides students with research-led learning to develop analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are highly valued in bioscience industry. There are wide range of career opportunities in the fields such as healthcare, technology, research, and engineering.
Department of Science offers degree pathways (1+2) in collaboration with Massey University. Upon the successful completion of first year at GISM Campus, students will earn the Diploma in Science and will be able to directly enter to the second year of the relevant degree programme at Massey University New Zealand.
Bachelor of Science
The college of Business at Massey University is one of the largest in New Zealand. Graduates of Massey’s Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree have a broad base of business knowledge combined with specialist knowledge of a particular area of business. The BSc is therefore an excellent entry to a promising career path.
Science Degree Pathways
Science Master Pathways
Diplomas & Certificate Courses
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- Diploma in Bio Science
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- Diploma in Food Technology
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- Diploma in Agri technology
Our Faculty Members
Department of Science at GISM operates under the Dean of the faculty. A panel of well experienced and qualified professionals from both University and Industry conducts lectures and practical sessions for the students to understand the principles of Science to continue at Massey University, New Zealand for world-recognised New Zealand Degree qualification.

Prof. Kumara Hirimburegama
Director Research & Development/GISM Campus
Dean, Faculty of Science/GISM Campus
BSc, PhD (University of Peradeniya)
Former Vice-Chancellor University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Founder, Director / CEO, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo

Prof. Stanley Weerarathne
Director/ Senior Lecturer
Head of Department of Life sciences/GISM Campus
BSc. Agri (University of Peradeniya), PhD. (London),
Former Dean – Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna
Former Dean – Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Gayani Weeasinghe
Senior Lecturer/Academic Co-coordinator of GISM – Molecules and Cells, Physiology
BSc. (University of Ruhuna), MPhil (Rajarata University of SL), PhD. (University of Peradeniya)
Former Research student (UOP), Assistant Lecturer (UOR)
External research supervisor (SUSL, UOR)
Farmer trainer consultant (USDA Funded dairy project –MOD

Dr. Duwini Padukkage
Senior Lecture/Vising – Physiology, Biophysics/GISM
BSc. (University of Ruhuna), PhD. (Japan)
Former Research Officer at National Science Foundation, SL
Assistant Director/Research and Development - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka

Dr. Dhananjaya Perera
Senior Lecture/Vising – Biochemistry, Chemical Biology/GISM
B.Sc. (University of Colombo), Ph.D. (University of Colombo)
Advance Certificate Course in Gene
Co-investigator (AHEAD/RA3/DOR/COL/MED/MM)
Consultant – Kazan Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Ms. Nirodhi Dasanayake
Lecture/Visiting – Biostatistics and Bioethics/GISM
BSc. (University of Colombo), PhD. (Reading)

Ms. Dilini Shenali Kattriaachchi
Lecture/Visiting –Biology/GISM
BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology