Postgraduate Institute of Science

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (PGIS)
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

Masters Degree Programmes 2024/2025
- Call for Applications -

Masters Degree in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Masters Degree in Information Technology
Masters Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

" 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 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024

The deadline for the receipt of applications for Masters programmes listed below is 30^th September 2024

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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 Data Science & Artificial Intelligence [SLQF Level 9/10]

The objective of this programme are to provide graduates an adequate coverage of skills in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with the focus of applications in the relevant fields and methods of presentation and interpretation of results.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 500,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 500,000 + 100,000/- for 2-year category)

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Masters Degree in Information Technology [SLQF Level 9/10]

This Masters programme facilitate to gain a comprehensive knowledge in ICT providing its participants the understanding in concepts of the Information and communication systems and technologies applicable. At the completion of the course , the candidates will be able to effectively use the knowledge in ICT to take up managerial positions covering wide range of fields such as education, business, finance and creative industries in addition to core computing disciplines.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 300,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 300,000 + 100,000/- for 2-year category)

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Masters Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology [SLQF Level 9/10]

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology are innovative science which overlap with Biology, Chemistry, Genetic and Biochemistry and play imperative roles in many fields including medicine, agriculture environmental Management and various other value driven industries. The Masters programme focuses on developing molecular biologists and biotechnologists with evaluative, innovative and creative capabilities. After successful completion of this programme the students should be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge in molecular biology and biotechnology to show the highest level of competency in analytical techniques, methodology, upkeep and use of instruments , understand the biological systems and their interactions with the environment at molecular level functions in an administrative, supervisory and advisory capacity and to work as team members with personnel in other related fields. Classes are conducted generally during weekends.
(Programme Fee - Rs. 500,000/- for 1-year category; Rs. 500,000 + 250,000/- for 2-year category)

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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.
Do not make the payment through cash deposit machines(CDM).

For details please contact the Assistant Registrar (Tel.: 081 239 4793 / 081 238 5665 or e-mail: [email protected]) or PGIS Office (Tel.: 081 2385660/7).

Prof. H M T G A Pitawala
Director/PGIS