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.

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.
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Call for applications: 2nd August 2020.
Closing date of applications: 8th September 2020
Date of commencement: October 2020

The applications should be sent to the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, Colombo 03 on or before 8th September 2020.

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.

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.

Further information regarding the MSc Programme can be obtained by contacting the programme coordinator

Contact details of the programme coordinator are as follows.