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 (SLQF 9) 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.
Degrees from following institutions are accepted:

• 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)

The programme is advertised for the 2024 intake.

Foreign students: Please contact the coordinator before applying

Closing date of Applications: 30th October 2023   15th November

Date of commencement: January 2024

The MSc program will consist of two parts (Part I and Part II) and the contents will include lecture courses, guided reading, practical work and a mini project. The duration of the complete program will be 24 months. The MSc degree and the postgraduate diploma will be awarded according to the general guidelines of the Faculty of Science.

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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 2.5), Postgraduate Diploma can be offered.

Students who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 by the end of part I will be allowed to proceed to part II. The MSc degree (Course work) can be offered by completing 25 credits course work and 5 credit Guided independent research module while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.

The MSc degree ( 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 3.0 in Part III), Masters Degree(research) can be offered.

The performance of students in theory courses under part I will be evaluated through 10 examination papers. Evaluations in the theory courses may include in-class assignments in addition to the written examinations. The written examinations will be held at the end of each semester. The written examinations will take 2 hours for 2 credit courses and 3 hours for the 3 credit courses.

The courses with a practical component will be covered by laboratory practical classes. Those practical classes will be assessed based on the practical class performances and the practical reports submitted at the end of each practical session.

Those who fail the examinations will be allowed to repeat each paper once, at the next available opportunity.

In part II, each student will be given a mini project that will be guided by an assign supervisor. At the completion of the mini project, students will be required to submit a technical report/dissertation. The evaluation of project, which will be based on the technical report/dissertation and viva-voce examinations, will be carried out according to the general guidelines of the faculty.

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

Contact details of the program coordinators are as follows.

Application and the advertisement of the MSc programme – 2024 intake can be downloaded from the following link:

• Application Form

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