Overview:
The Faculty conducts several programs leading to the M.Sc. degree. The M.Sc. programs available in the Faculty are listed below.
More details about postgraduate programs can be obtained from the relevant department of study or from the Director of Studies.
Director of Studies
(Post Graduate)
Dr. T.D. Silva
B.Sc.(Colombo), Ph.D.(Reading)
Genetics and Plant Breeding
(Department of Plant Science)
The Faculty also has several research programs leading to M.Phil or Ph.D degrees.
Chemistry
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Organic Chemistry
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry Education
Nuclear Science
■ Master of Science in Nuclear Science
■ Master of Science in Medical Physics
Physics
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Electronics
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Physics Education
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamical Meteorology
Plant Sciences
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
■ Master of Science in Plant Pathology
■ Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Microbiology
Zoology
■ Master of Science in Environment Science (with with e-learning)
For More Deatils Visit
University of Colombo,Faculty of Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PgD.BM)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychosocial Work (PgD.CP)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Women Studies (PgD.WS / M.WS)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Labour Studies (PgD.LS / M.LS)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Development Studies (PGDDS / M.DS)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Japanese Studies (PgD.JS / M.JS)
Master in Library and Information Science (M.LIS)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Conflict and Peace Studies (PgD.CR / M.CR)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Human Rights (PgD.HR / M.HR)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Manufacturing Management (PgD.MM / M.MM)
Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy (M.Phil. & P.hD.)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master in American Studies (PgD.AS / M.AS)
Executive Diploma in Marketing (EDM)
Master in Business Studies (M.BS)
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology(M.Phil)
Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Information System Management(Pg.D.ISM)
Master of Arts in Regional Development & Planning (M.A)
For More Details Visit:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Colombo
Statistics is an extremely diverse discipline and can be applied to almost every type of science. The truth is that no applied science is complete without statistical reasoning and support. Statistics offers a wide range of career opportunities in many fields. In general, applied statisticians can easily fit into careers in, Computer Science, Agriculture, Education, Medicine, Economics, and Marketing, to name but a few.
The Department of Statistics conducts a two year part time course leading to a M.Sc. Degree in Applied Statistics. The programme consists of two components; Coursework and Research. After successful completion of the coursework component the students could qualify to do the research component which enables them to obtain the M.Sc. in Applied Statistics if he/she wishes to. However, those who do not qualify to do the research component can still leave with a Postgraduate Diploma, if necessary criteria are met. The course was originally designed and implemented in year 1976, with the assistance from the Department of Applied Statistics, University of Reading, which is a leading University in the UK.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
(i) A Degree of a recognized University in one of the following Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Agricultural, Biological, Earth, Medical, Physical, or Veterinary
OR
(ii) Any other qualification judged to be equivalent to (i) above, by the Faculty of Science
The selection will be based on performance of a written examination & an interview.
A sound mathematical knowledge is recommended
COURSE STRUCTURE:
The course consists of two components; Coursework component (3 Semesters) and Research component (1 Semester). The coursework component consists of course work, practicals, a group-project and examinations at the end of each of the three semesters. Proceeding to the fourth and the final semester is mainly based on the performance of the coursework component. Those who proceed are required to submit a Masters dissertation. The lectures, will be conducted on two evenings per week and on Saturday mornings. The medium of Instruction is English. Students will also have access to University library facilities.
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR:
Dr. Dilhari Attygalle
Senior Lecturer Department of Statistics
University of Colombo
Telephone : 0112590111
For More Details Visit
http://www.cmb.ac.lk/academic/Science/Departments/Statistics/degrees/msc/
