26 Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in Sri Lanka

The Environmental Forestry MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya enables students to obtain postgraduate qualifications in analysis and synthesis of knowledge and skill to apply principles and practices of agroforestry, plantation forestry and natural forests and their management in the context of sustainable development.

The MSc programme in Water Resources Engineering and Management at the University of Moratuwa gives individuals an opportunity to develop their expertise in water resources engineering and management. 

This Biodiversity, Ecotourism and Environment Management MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya deals with biodiversity and other natural resources, cultural heritage, local produce and traditional professions of Sri Lanka that interest an ecotourist.

This Plant Biology Conservation and Breeding MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya is designed to provide a broad base in principles and applications in major disciplines of plant physiology, genetics and plant breeding, plant systematics, plant biotechnology to develop human resources required for the development of agriculture and other sectors of the country.

The Geotechnical Engineering MScEng/PGDip programme is conducted by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya. The course consists of course units conducted through lectures, tutorials, assignments, laboratory classes and research or design projects.

This Sustainable Built Environment MSc/PGDip offered at University of Peradeniya focuses on introducing the concepts and methods of reducing the environmental burden of activities related to the built environment. The students of this programme will have an opportunity to expose themselves to the concept of “Green Building Techniques” applicable in many disciplines of engineering.