UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
Masters Degree Programmes 2022/2023
- Call for Applications -
Masters Degree in Clinical Biochemistry
Masters Degree in Disaster Management
Masters Degree in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Masters Degree in Medical Physics
Masters Degree in Medical Microbiology
Masters Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Masters Degree in Postharvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables
Masters Degree in Science Education (ICT)
MASTERS STUDENTS AT THE PGIS
- Learn from a distinguished panel of teachers drawn from all Faculties of the University of Peradeniya and from other local and foreign universities and institutes
- Get hands-on experience in practical/laboratory training required for industrially oriented jobs, research and development, teaching and higher research degrees locally and internationally
- Improve their career prospects by obtaining a postgraduate degree from the University of Peradeniya
- Conduct a research project and obtain experience in applying scientific method to solve problems in local/global context (applicable to students following ‘Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree programme with course work and a research component)
- Gain an opportunity to register/upgrade to M.Phil./Ph.D. research degree programme at the PGIS or join a prestigious foreign university for a Ph.D. programme
Masters by course work (1 year) [Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) Level 9]
The ‘Masters Degree by course work’ can be obtained by completing course work only (without conducting any research project).
Master of Science (2 years) [SLQF Level 10]
In addition to the requirements for the ‘Masters Degree by course work’, the ‘Masters of Science Degree’ requires a research project of one year duration. The minimum duration of the entire programme shall be 24 months.
Postgraduate Diploma (1 year) [SLQF Level 8]
The postgraduate Diploma programme in Science Education is of 12 months duration and consists of only taught courses.
Most programmes are conducted generally during week-ends.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Surveying or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university, acceptable to the PGIS.
Those who are awaiting results of their final degree examinations may also apply.
The deadline for the receipt of applications for Masters programmes in Disaster Management and
Masters programmes in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology is 15th August 2022.
The deadline for all other Masters programmes listed below is 31st August 2022 15th September 2022.
The programme fee can be paid in full or in two installments (50% at the registration and 50% at the beginning of
the second semester) or in three installments (1st installment at the registration, 2nd installment
after 4 months from the date of registration and 3rd installment after 8 months from the date of registration).
This Programme gives an opportunity for graduates with different backgrounds to gain a focused understanding of disaster management and mitigation. The programme has, as its long-term objective, the sustainable training of well accomplished professionals who would be available to carry out activities related to hazard, vulnerability, risk analysis and mitigation. Their skills achieved in participatory risk assessment techniques, forecasting methods, environmental management and GIS applications should indeed satisfy the aspirations of Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management efforts. Visiting experts from foreign countries also conduct several course modules and laboratory sessions
(Programme Fee - Rs. 200,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 200,000 + 70,000/- for 2-year category)
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 150,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 150,000 + 30,000/- for 2-year category)
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 400,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 400,000 + 300,000/- for 2-year category)
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Please note that there is no exit point after 1 year of course work.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 100,000/- (first year) + Rs. 80,000/- (second year))
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 225,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 225,000 + 100,000/- for 2-year category)
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 170,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 170,000 + 80,000/- for 2-year category)
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 225,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 225,000 + 100,000/- for 2-year category)
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(Programme Fee - Rs. 200,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 200,000 + 150,000/- for 2-year category)
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Application forms and course contents of the programme/s can be downloaded from the PGIS website.
The completed application forms should be submitted/posted with a processing fee of Rs. 2000/- to the
Assistant Registrar,
Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya
Please write ‘Masters Degree Application’ on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Mode of Payment of Processing Fee (Rs. 2000/-):
(i)Online payment option: Follow the link https://ipg.pgis.lk
(Please write the ‘Order ID’ displayed on the Payment Receipt Page upon successful payment).
(ii)By cash: Accepted only at the shroff counter of the PGIS.
For details please contact the Assistant Registrar (Tel.: 081 239 4793 / 081 238 5665 or e-mail: ar@pgis.lk) or PGIS Office (Tel.: 081 2385660/7).
Director/PGIS