Overview

Key features

Students following the Plant Protection Technology MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya have the opportunity to study Agricultural Entomology, Plant pathology and Weed sciences, focusing on any of these disciplines.
The programme includes both theory as well as applied courses. In addition, the practicum includes a series of practical projects, facilitating students to develop their laboratory skills. Excursions in the programme expose students to problems existing in the real world. The Directed study facilitates students to develop their skills on professional writing, conducting research, data collection, data analysis and report writing. Overall, after completing the programme, the student will graduate as a plant protectionist with a sound knowledge on plant protection, with all necessary skills as a practical plant protectionist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Pathology
Insect Morphology
Pesticide Toxicology
Pesticide Technology
General Microbiology
Insect Physiology
Clinical Plant Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score 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, Natural Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institute of higher education acceptable to the PGIA and Senate of the University of Peradeniya.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2666 USD / year

≈ 2666 USD / year

Additional Details

National CW: LKR150,000; CW + research: LKR250,000
SAARC countries: $1,250 (CW); $2,250 (CW + research)
Other countries: $4,000 (CW); $6,000 (CW + research)

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