Offered by the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
The MSc in Environmental Science offered by the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, is a two-year postgraduate degree (SLQE Level 9) program compromising of both e-learning and conventional mode of delivery courses.
Eligibility
BSc degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Forestry & Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Physical Sciences or any other relevant field, obtained from a UGC approved university
OR
Equivalent qualification/s acceptable to the senate of the University of Colombo.
- The selection will be on the basis of an interview.
Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-and-institutes/universities.html) - University Grant Commission (UGC) recognized foreign Universities (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-andinstitutes/recognized-foreign-universities.html)
- UGC recognized other Universities (http://www.ugc.ac.lk/en/universities-and-institutes/other-recognizeddegrees.html)
Course Fees
LKR 200,000/-
Application Fee: LKR 1000/-
Registration Fee: LKR 2500/-
Library Fee: LKR 2500/-
Library deposit (refundable): LKR 5000/-
(LKR 2,500/= per card)
Course Fee: LKR 200,000/- (Course fee is subjected to change)
*The course fee can be paid as two installments.
Installments I: The first installment of LKR 150,000/= should be paid at the beginning of the course for the first three semesters.
Installment II: LKR 50,000/= (payable at the commencement of mini-project)
Prospective students for next intake in October 2021
Tentative dates
Call for applications: 2nd August 2020.
Closing date of applications: 8th September 2020
Date of commencement: October 2020
How to apply
The applications should be sent to the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, Colombo 03 on or before 8th September 2020.
Course Duration
Part I: Semester I-III, course duration 18 months
Part II: Mini project, 6 months
A candidates studentship will expire at the end of 60 months from the date of registration.
Programme Structure
MSc in Environmental Sciences is a 2-year part-time study programme designed to cater to a wide range of interested persons such as biologist, chemists, mathematicians, economists, engineers, geographers and sociologists, among others.
The programme takes on a multidisciplinary approach and hence will give students a wide range of a basic and applied knowledge and skills, enabling them to adopt a holistic approach to environmental problems solving, which increase employment opportunities in a wide range of fields.
Further the programme provides many modules on-line, allowing students to study at their own pace and during non-working hours
Lectures and laboratory sessions conducted on Friday (4 to 6 pm) and Saturdays. Some field work will conduct on Sundays as well.
Course Modules
PART I
Course Module | Name | Details |
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MEN 5101 | Foundation Course | 30L, 30P, 3C |
MEN 5103 | Environmental Economics, Demography and Sociology | 30L, 30P, 3C |
MEN 5102 | Principles of Ecology and Fundamentals of Conservation Biology | 30L, 30P, 3C |
MEN 5104 | Tools for Sustainable development | 30L, 30P, 3C |
MEN 5105 | Environmental Risk Assessment and monitoring | 30L, 3C |
MEN 5106 | Environmental Health | 30L, 30P, 3C |
MEN 5201 | Environmental Law | 15L, 1C |
MEN 5202 | Research Methodology | 30L, 2C |
MEN 5203 | Environmental Certification | 30L, 2C |
MEN 5204 | Graduate Seminar | 1C |
PART II
Course Module | Name | Details |
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MEN 5205 | Mini Project | 5C |
Further Information
Further information regarding the MSc Programme can be obtained by contacting the programme coordinator
Contact details of the programme coordinator are as follows.
Intake | Name | Phone No | Mobile No | |
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2020 | Dr. Ayomi Witharana | ayomi@zoology.cmb.ac.lk | 011 250 3399 | 077 996 6930 |
2019 | Dr. Devanmini Halwatura | devan.halwatura@zoology.cmb.ac.lk | 011 250 3399 | 718113301 |
2018 | Professor Deepthi Wickramasinghe | deepthi@zoology.cmb.ac.lk | 011 250 3399 |