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 to apply
The applicant should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university*, with Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Plant Biotechnology/Biotechnology/ 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, and an interview.
* Links for information on UGC recognized Universities/Higher Educational Institutes:
- Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-and-institutes/universities.html )
- University Grant Commission (UGC) recognized foreign Universities (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-andinstitutes/recognized-foreign-universities.html )
- UGC recognized other Universities (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-and-institutes/other-recognizeddegrees.html)
Tentative dates
- Call for applications: October / November 2021
- Closing date of applications: 30 November 2021
- Selections: December 2021
- Date of commencement: January 2022
Course Fees
MSc in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture - Rs. 275,000/-
Payable in two installments: The first installment of Rs. 175,000/- shall be paid at the time of initial registration to Part I. The second installment of Rs. 100,000/- to be paid within 06 months of initial registration and before Semester I examinations.
MSc (Research) in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture - Rs. 350,000/- (subjected to change)
Only the students who successfully complete Parts I & II will be eligible to proceed to Part III leading to the MSc (Res.) degree programme. A payment of Rs. 75,000/- (subjected to change) shall be made at the time of registration to Part III Research Project.
Other fees :
Apart from the Course Fee, the following shall be paid when applying and at the initial registration:
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.
Programme Duration
MSc in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture: 24 months
MSc (Res.) in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture: 36 months**
- **The duration of Parts I and II of the MSc programme is 24 months while that of Part III leading to MSc (Res.) is of a further 12 months.
- 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.
- The maximum period allowed to complete the degree is five (05) years from the date of first registration.
How to apply
Duly completed application form and other documents together with the paying-in-voucher for Rs. 1500/- paid using the Application Fee code 314011700009 to the University of Colombo account at the People’s Bank, Thimbirigasyaya Branch, (payment can be made at any branch) should be submitted online using the Google Form given below on or before 30 November 2021.
You will need scanned copies of the following in pdf format to be uploaded via the google form:
1) Completed application form
2) Bank slip for paying the application fee Rs. 1500/-
3) Degree certificate and any other relevant educational certificates
4) National ID card
5) Passport size photograph
Registration for 2022 intake
The programme is advertised for the 2022 intake (to commence in January 2022).
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