The Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) is a National Institute established by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in 1996, by an ordinance made by the University Grants Commission under section 18 with section 24A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, for the purpose of providing, promoting and developing higher education in science.
The PGIS is attached to the University of Peradeniya and depends on the university for formulation and implementation of its academic programmes and the award of postgraduate degrees.
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PhD
The PGIS offers postgraduate research programmes leading to the award of Degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), which involve course work and research in selected areas of study. The medium of instruction shall be English. A candidate may normally register for an M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree programme in a chosen field of study with the approval of the relevant Board of Study.
M.Phil
The PGIS offers postgraduate research programmes leading to the award of Degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), which involve course work and research in selected areas of study. The medium of instruction shall be English. A candidate may normally register for an M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree programme in a chosen field of study with the approval of the relevant Board of Study.
Masters Courses
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Clinical Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Experimental Biotechnology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Chemical Sciences - Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Sciences - Industrial Chemistry
Chemical Sciences - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Earth Sciences - Disaster Management
Earth Sciences - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Earth Sciences - Gemmology and Industrial Minerals
Earth Sciences - GIS and Remote Sensing
Earth Sciences - Oceanography
Earth Sciences - Water Resources Management
Environmental Science - Biodiversity Ecotourism and Environment Management
