Course Administration

Chairperson
Prof. Sanath Hettiarachchi
Email: sanath@bot.ruh.ac.lk

Course Coordinator
Dr. Pushpa Abeysinghe
Email: pushpa@bot.ruh.ac.lk

Contact Information

The Coordinator
M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Faculty of Science
University of Ruhuna
Matara.

Tel: / Fax:
Office: 041-2227024 (ext. 4611)

Fees

Method of payment

All payments should be made to the credit of the University of Ruhuna, at the People’s Bank branch, Wellamdama, Matara using the paying-invoucher prepared by the university for this purpose.
The course fee can be paid in three installments i.e. first installment
Rs. 65,000.00 and
two installments of
Rs. 30,000.00 at the beginning of second and third semesters.
The cost of the research in the fourth semester of Programme II shall be borne by the candidate or through a research grant.

Application procedure

Every application for enrolment must be made in duplicate on the prescribed forms obtained from the course coordinator on payment of a prescribed fee. The acceptance of the application will be determined on the basis of the particulars disclosed based on academic requirements.
(1). It is the responsibility of the applicant to send copies of transcripts directly to the course coordinator.
(2). Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from an academic referee shall be sent to the course coordinator under confidential cover.
(3). Originals of all required certificates should be produced before admission.

Duly completed applications should be forwarded to the course coordinator. Applications that are incomplete or carrying false information will be rejected. The applicants will be informed of their acceptance/ non-acceptance in due course.

Further information and application forms can be obtained by contacting the Coordinator by mail, email or phone.

Requirements for the M.Sc. Degree

Introduction

The proposed Postgraduate Programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is committed to strengthen and update theoretical and practical skills in graduates of biological sciences and related sciences and to train young scientists in different fields of molecular biology research. The curriculum of the course has been designed incorporating both pure and applied sciences envisaging a well-balanced course. The M.Sc. course is comprised of two alternative programmes. One programme (Programme I) is a taught course that consists of formal course modules and supervised practical exercises. The other programme is a M. Sc. with a research component (Programme II). The Programme II thus includes the entire Programme I activities and, in addition, autonomous research leading to a M. Sc. thesis. The aim of the thesis is to provide in depth training in specialized field of interest within the main subject area of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Objectives

The objectives of the M. Sc. course are to train graduates to be able to gather and to disseminate knowledge and experience in the field of molecular biology and biotechnology. In addition, it is intended to train graduates to be able to conduct independent research, particularly by Programme II. Also it offers opportunities for successful development of specific career and professional objectives.