Overview

The Oceanography MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya is designed with a view to promoting and conducting research activities directed towards the identification, assessment, management and development of aquatic resources, particularly, the fields of marine and adjacent water bodies.

Students at Oceanography MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya will:

get advisory and consultancy services on scientific, technological and legal matters relating to exploitation, research development, control and management of living and non living aquatic resources.

ensure the application and utilization of scientific and technological expertise for the implementation of the national development programmes on the subject of marine resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Oceanography Practical

Marine Geology and Geophysics

Surveying, Sampling and Analytical Techniques with special reference to Coastal Areas

Data Analysis using Statistical Software

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

Oceanography

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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 Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Surveying or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university, acceptable to the PGIS.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year

Additional Details

Local candidates: LKR150,000

SAARC countries: US $5,000

Other countries: US $10,000

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