About

Biotechnology is the most demanding and challenging discipline in the biological sciences. With the advent of recombinant DNA technology and its rapid advances, many novel research and employment avenues have opened up in diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in addition to conventional fields. The Biotechnology MSc programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.

Overview

Key features

This Biotechnology MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya offers a wide range of courses covering the fundamentals in molecular biology to advanced applications in plant, animal, human and industrial biotechnology. The practical exposure provided in the laboratories at the Department of Agricultural Biology equip students with essential hands-on skills in molecular biology and biotechnology.
The majority of the students who followed this programme continue their studies in reputed foreign universities and obtain career opportunities in both national and international institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbial Genetics
Plant Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Gene Manipulation
Cell Biology
Cellular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-03-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

60 (coursework + research)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Microbiology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institute of higher education acceptable to the PGIA and Senate of the University of Peradeniya

Tuition Fee

To alway see correct tuition fees

International

6000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

675 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 675 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

National CW: LKR250,000; CW + research: LKR350,000
SAARC countries: $4,000 (CW); $5,000 (CW + research)
Other countries: $6,000 (CW); $7,000 (CW + research)

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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