Experimental Biotechnology University of Peradeniya

Overview

Experimental Biotechnology MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniyac curricula provides a strong background in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with a basic training in experimental aspects, a sound hands-on experience together with advanced principles of Experimental Biotechnology is often beyond the scope of such curricula, mainly due to time constraints. The absence of properly trained biotechnologists in Sri Lanka is a major drawback in the realization of our industrial and scientific potential, especially in the current atmosphere of increasing industrialization.

Students at Experimental Biotechnology MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya, will:

• gain the skills and knowledge required for employment in the Biotechnology industry.

• possess the ability to understand clearly the nature of a given problem, 

• use a variety of molecular biological methodologies and techniques (both manual and instrumental) to obtain accurate and precise measurements and interpret the results to arrive at appropriate conclusions.