Postgraduate Diploma / Masters Degree Programmes 2025/2026
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Masters Degree in Analytical Chemistry
Masters Degree in Biodiversity, Ecotourism and Environment Management
Masters Degree in Environmental Science
Masters Degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Masters Degree in Science Education
Masters Degree in Water Resources Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education

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 / PG Diploma programmes listed below is 20^th January 2025 .
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).

Application forms and course contents of the programme/s can be downloaded from the PGIS website.
Those who are applying for Masters Degree in Water Resources Management Programme, follow the link to APPLY ONLINE.
The completed application forms should be submitted/posted with a processing fee of Rs. 2,000/- 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. 2,000/-):
• All students are strongly encouraged to make the online payment by following the link https://ipg.pgis.lk
   Attach a copy of the emailed slip to the application . Write the "Order ID " on the top of the first page of the application.
• Deposit to the PGIS A/C No. 0081041788 at Bank of Ceylon, Peradeniya.
• Please do not make the payment through CDM (Cash Deposit Machines).
• If you make the payments over the bank counter, attach the payment slip to the application. Ensure to write your Name, MSc Programme in the bank payment slip.
• Cash payments are only accepted at the shroff counter /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).