Postgraduate Institute of Science

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (PGIS)
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

Masters Degree Programmes 2023/2024
- Call for Applications -

Masters Degree in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Masters Degree in GIS and Remote Sensing

" JOIN THE NATION’S LEADER IN POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN SCIENCES"

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 DEGREE PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED AT THE PGIS UNDER FOLLOWING CATEGORIES

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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.

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023

The deadline for the receipt of applications for Masters programmes listed below is 22^nd September 2023.
The programme fee can be paid in full or in four installments (1^st installment at the registration, 2^nd installment after 4 months from the date of registration, 3^rd installment after 8 months from the date of registration and 4^th installment after 11 months from the date of registration).

Masters Degree in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology [SLQF Level 9/10]

The programme is designed to provide the geologists, engineers and other scientists a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering, geological and hydrogeological principles. In Sri Lanka, at present, there is a growing need to improve infrastructure facilities with particular reference to construction of buildings, roads, railways, bridges, sub-way tunnels, overpasses, etc., and to develop energy and water resources to meet the requirements of an increasing population. It is important to emphasize that these goals could be achieved only by those having a sound knowledge of geological principles and their applications to civil engineering practices. This programme will be conducted jointly with the Department of Geology and the Department of Civil Engineering.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 250,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 250,000 + 40,000/- for 2-year category)

Download: (Course Content) (Application)

Masters Degree in GIS and Remote Sensing [SLQF Level 9/10]

This M.Sc. programme is uniquely designed to train students from a range of disciplines - physical and biological sciences, geography, engineering, medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, management, IT/ICT, architecture, social sciences, surveying, defense, etc. The programme will give an all-round knowledge of GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS, and will also cover current technological developments in those areas. It is designed to produce high quality graduates who will be able to solve local, regional and global problems using GIS and Remote Sensing. Visiting experts from foreign countries conduct several course modules both locally and abroad.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 300,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 300,000 + 40,000/- for 2-year category)

Download: (Course Content) (Application)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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).

Prof. H M T G A Pitawala
Director/PGIS