MSc Course in Nuclear Science was first set up in 1982 with the sponsorship of the Atomic Energy Authority of Sri Lanka. The main aim of this course was to meet the needs of the expanding fields of research and industrial applications of nuclear techniques in Sri Lanka.

Nuclear Techniques are currently being used in many fields. These include medicine, industry, agriculture, archaeology and almost all areas of research. The possible fields of application are rapidly expanding. This requires well-trained personnel with special sense of discipline. The item of the highest priority of any atomic energy programme must be proper training of an adequate number of scientists in important areas of atomic energy.

The MSc course in nuclear Science offered by the Department of Nuclear Science provides broad-based training in theoretical and applied nuclear science. Training in safety and protection is an integral part of this course. The course also includes practical and project work so that the students will gain confidence and also experience in the safe handling of radioactivity.

BSc Degree in Physical/ Biological Science or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Senate of the University of Colombo.

18-24 months and will be conducted in the evenings (Friday) and on weekends. They consist of two parts, Part 1-course work (theory and laboratory) and part II- research work.

Graduates who are planning to pursue MPhil/PhD in a relevant field.

The programme is advertised for the 2022 intake.

Application and the advertisement of the MSc programme – 2022 intake can be downloaded from the following link:

• Advertisement
• Application Form

Closing date of Applications: 25th April 2022 

Date of commencement: June 2022  

The MSc programs offered by the Department of Nuclear Science consists of three parts. Following are guidelines issued by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of the UGC.

Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science can be offered with 25 credits course work under Part I (without conducting any research project). Depending on the level of performance (minimum GPA of 2.0), Postgraduate Diploma can be offered.   

The MSc degree (Course work) can be offered by completing 25 credits course work and 5 credit independent research study module after Part I to those who are having a GPA of 2.5 or better in Part I. Depending on the level of performance (minimum GPA of 2.5 for Part II), Masters Degree can be offered.

The MSc degree (Course work and research) can be Offered by completing a 30 credit (1 year) optional research module after Part II to those who are having GPA of 3.0 or better in Part II. Depending on the level of performance (minimum GPA of 2.5 in Part III), Masters Degree(with research) can be offered.

Further information regarding the MSc Program can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator.

Contact details of the program coordinators are as follows.