Objectives
to enhance the capacity of participants to advance their knowledge and research skills, and other abilities for higher degrees and to provide a post-graduate qualification
to produce experts in the field of Plant Cell and Tissue Culture for specialized professional employment, technological capacity, or entrepreneurship
to enhance employment opportunities in the areas of biotechnology/ agrobiotechnology, horticulture, and related research and/or training institutes
to generate skilled human resources, thereby assisting the development of biotechnology industry in the country
For whom
Graduates who are expecting to pursue M. Phil/Ph.D. studies in a related field.
Research officers/scientists, extension officers, and educators in public and private institutions who require advanced training in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture.
Qualified entrepreneurs and enthusiast with an interest in the field
Eligibility
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with Microbiology/Botany/Plant Sciences/ Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology or Agriculture as a subject or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Senate of the University of Colombo. The candidates will be selected based on academic merits, examination and/or an interview.
Course Fees
MSc in Agricultural Microbiology (Parts I and II of the programme)
Fees – Rs. 275,000/-
Payable in two installments:
1st installment – Rs. 175,000/= (at the time of registration)
2nd installment – Rs. 100,000/= (within 6 months of initial registration and before Semester I examinations)
MSc (Research) in Agricultural Microbiology
Only the students who successfully complete Parts I and II will be eligible to proceed to Part III (research project) leading to the MSc (Res.) degree programme. Students who wish to proceed to Part III should make an additional payment of Rs. 75,000/- (subject to change) at the time of enrolment for Part III
Other fees:
Application Fee: Rs. 1,500/-
Registration Fee: Rs. 2,500/-
Library Fee: Rs. 3,000/-
Examination fee: Rs. 10,000/-
Refundable Library Deposit: Rs. 5,000/-
*Please note that fees paid are not refundable and subject to revision from time to time.
Course Duration
The duration of Parts I and II of the Master of Science programme is 24 months. The duration of Part III is of a further 12 months.
The maximum period allowed to complete the degree is five (05) years from the date of first registration.
Students who fail to complete Part I and Part II within 3 years from the first registration will not be allowed to register for Part III.
Lectures and practicals will be conducted on Fridays (3 – 6 pm) and Saturdays (8 am to 5 pm). Lectures will be conducted in a blended mode with both online and face-to-face sessions. Practical sessions will include both laboratory work and field visits.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction as well as that of assessments/examinations shall be English, and the medium for correspondence shall also be English.
How to apply
Make sure you have scanned copies of the following documents before applying
Duly completed application form. Application form can be downloaded from here
Copy of the bank slip (application fee of Rs. 1500/-)
Scanned copies of relevant educational certificates
Passport size photograph
Application fee: Rs. 1500/=
Payment details:
Bank: People’s Bank
Branch: Thimbirigasyaya.
Name of account: University of Colombo.
Account No: 314011800008
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