Overview

Key features:

The Soil and Environmental Microbiology MSc programme from University of Peradeniya offers an unique opportunity to be exposed to the interdisciplinary science of microbiology and soil science. The potential of applying microbial techniques to solve environment related issues will be discussed emphasizing the ecological theories, impact assessment, legal enactments.
The knowledge and skills acquired by the students following this degree programme enables them to address environment related issues by developing techniques particularly the bio-fertilizer and waste management, remediation soil and water, improve crop production of soil growth, and waste management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Ecosystems and their Functions
Microbial Ecology
Plant-Microbe Interaction
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Microbiology
Physical Properties and Processes in Soils
Mineralogical and Chemical Properties of Soils

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

Soil Science Microbiology View 3 other Masters in Soil Science in Sri Lanka

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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

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, science or an equivalent qualification 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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