Course Eligibility

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Course Eligibility

All applicants to the M.Sc. degree programme must possess Bachelors Degree in Agriculture,    Natural Science or any equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute of higher education    acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Biology and Plant Protection. Those applicants holding degrees other than Agriculture or Natural Science will be required to follow pre        requisite courses on the advice of the Programme Coordinator.

Course Duration

The course will be taught over three semesters (each of 15 weeks duration), beginning with the normal academic  year of the Institute. On successful completion of prescribed courses, a Directed Study will have to be carried out by every candidate, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture.

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Course Eligibility

All applicants to the M.Sc. degree programme must possess Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Natural Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute of higher education acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Biology. Those applicants holding degrees other than Agriculture or Natural Science will be required to follow prerequisite courses on the advice of the Programme Coordinator.

Course Duration

The course will be taught over the three semesters (each 15 weeks) beginning with the normal academic year of the Institute. On successful completion of the prescribe courses , a Directed Study will have to be carried out by every candidate, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture.

List of Courses

The Students can follow any course of the Board on the recommendation of the advisor/secretary/chairperson. AB 5198 – Directed Study and AB 5199 – Seminar courses are compulsory for all students

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Course Eligibility

The candidate must possess a Bachelor s degree from a recognized university or an   equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Biostatistics.

Programme of Study

The Board of Study in Biostatistics is offering M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and M.Sc. in Biostatistics. The programme of study for M.Sc. will consist of course work and a Directed Study.

Course Duration

The minimum duration for the M.Sc. degree will be three semesters (18 months). However, the       time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/        her application to the programme of study.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits of course work (including directed study) is required for the M.Sc. degree. The compulsory courses for all M.Sc. candidates will be decided based on the qualifications (and the recommendation of the supervisor, if applicable). Every M.Sc. candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the PGIA.

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Course Eligibility

The candidate must possess a Bachelor s degree from a recognized university or an   equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Biostatistics.

Programme of Study

The Board of Study in Biostatistics is offering M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and M.Sc. in Biostatistics. The programme of study for M.Sc. will consist of course work and a Directed Study.

Course Duration

The minimum duration for the M.Sc. degree will be three semesters (18 months). However, the       time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/        her application to the programme of study.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits of course work (including directed study) is required for the M.Sc. degree. The compulsory courses for all M.Sc. candidates will be decided based on the qualifications (and the recommendation of the supervisor, if applicable). Every M.Sc. candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the PGIA.

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Program Structure

During the first semester, students are required to take five compulsory courses excluding two prerequisite courses, Basic Mathematics and Basic Statistics. In the second semester, students should take several compulsory and elective courses.

The courses are structured in such a way that more emphasis is paid on hands-on-skills with respect to application of Statistics. Special assignments, readings, group discussions and computer practicals are mandatory elements of each of the courses. Grade will be assigned based on the distribution of marks.

Course Duration

The duration of the Diploma programme is two semesters (12 months).

Course Requirements

A minimum of 20 credits of course work (including Independent study/Seminar) is required for the completion of Diploma.

The minimum GPA required to obtain the Diploma is 2.75.

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Course Eligibility

The applicants must have a sound background in social science or management of development projects and should possess a Bachelor s Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institute of higher education acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Extension. They must have a good ability to speak, understand and write in English.

Programme of Study

The programme of study for the M.Sc. Degree will consist of course work and an internship/ directed study.

Course Duration

The M.Sc. programmes are with a minimum period of 3 semesters (18 calendar months). However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his / her application to the programme of study. On successful completion of the prescribed courses, an internship / directed study will have to be carried out by every candidate under a supervisor.

Course Requirements

The candidates are required to take certain compulsory courses. However, they can be exempted if the Board of Study in Agricultural Extension feels that the candidates have followed equivalent courses from other recognized institutions. No credits will be given to these exempted courses. Details of the courses are given under Course Capsules. All candidates for             the M.Sc. are required to complete a minimum of 33 credit units for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

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Course Eligibility

The applicants must have a sound background in social science or management of development projects and should possess a Bachelor s Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institute of higher education acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Extension. They must have a good ability to speak, understand and write in English.

Programme of Study

The programme of study for the M.Sc. Degree will consist of course work and an internship/ directed study.

Course Duration

The M.Sc. programmes are with a minimum period of 3 semesters (18 calendar months). However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his / her application to the programme of study. On successful completion of the prescribed courses, an internship / directed study will have to be carried out by every candidate under a supervisor.

Course Requirements

The candidates are required to take certain compulsory courses. However, they can be exempted if the Board of Study in Agricultural Extension feels that the candidates have followed equivalent courses from other recognized institutions. No credits will be given to these exempted courses. Details of the courses are given under Course Capsules. All candidates for             the M.Sc. are required to complete a minimum of 33 credit units for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics.

Course Duration

The PDDPM  programme require minimum period of two, semesters. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates of PDDPM are required to complete a minimum of 20 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics.  However, since this programme requires a strong background in Economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduates specialized in Agricultural Economics and B.A. (Economics) graduates are preferred.  Those who do not have a sufficient background in Economics may have to follow few pre-requisite courses.

Course Duration

The M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

The basic qualification for admission to this degree programme is a bachelor s degree from a recognized university. Since this programme requires a strong background in economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduates specialized in  Agricultural Economics and B.A. (Economics) graduates are preferred.  A limited number of mathematics and engineering graduates will also be admitted for the programme with the recommendation of the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics.

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

M.Sc. in Natural Resource Management (NRM) is an interdisciplinary degree programme. Applicants with a degrees in Pure sciences (Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Applied Sciences (Agriculture, Engineering, Medicine), and Social Sciences are eligible for admission to this programme.

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics. However, since this programme requires a strong background in Economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduates specialized in Agricultural Economics and B.A. (Economics) graduates are preferred.

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess a M.Sc. degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics. However, since this programme requires a strong background in Economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduates specialized in Agricultural Economics and B.A. (Economics) graduates are preferred.

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess a M.Sc./M.Phil. degree in Agricultural Economics/Economics or have an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics. 

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

Applicants must possess an M.Sc./M.Phil. degree in Agricultural Economics/Economics (by course work and research) or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics.  

Course Duration

The M M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes require minimum period of two, three, four and six semesters respectively. However, the time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/ her application to the program of study. 

Course Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.  All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits must be covered by elective courses that appear in the lists of courses for the respective diploma/degree programmes.

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Course Eligibility

All applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Natural Science or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Animal Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya. Students holding degrees other than Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Science will be required to follow prerequisite courses, on the basis of their qualification.

Course Duration

The minimum period for the M.Sc. programme shall be three semesters, but the actual time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/her application to the programme of study.  Every candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the Institute.

Course Requirements

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

M.Sc. Degree Programme in Animal Science:

Students holding degrees other than Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Science will be required to take courses AS 5101-Aquaculture & Fisheries (3), AS 5102-Comparative Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals (3), AS 5103-Introduction to Animal Production (2), AS 5104-Principals of Animal Nutrition (2) and ST 5202-Design & Analysis of Experiments (2). No credits will be given for following these courses, but the grades should reach a minimum of a 'C' Grade. Any other relevant required courses or exemptions shall be decided by the Board of Study depending on individual cases and on the recommendation of the programme coordinator/advisor.

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Course Eligibility

All applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Natural Science or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Animal Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya. Students holding degrees other than Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Science will be required to follow prerequisite courses, on the basis of their qualification.

Course Duration

The minimum period for the M.Sc. programme shall be three semesters, but the actual time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/her application to the programme of study.  Every candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the Institute.

Course Requirements

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

M.Sc. Degree Programme in Poultry Science and Technology:

Students holding degrees other than Bachelors Degree in Agriculture and Veterinary Science will be required to take courses AS 5101-Aquaculture & Fisheries (3), AS 5102-Comparative Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals (3), AS 5103-Introduction to Animal Production (2), AS 5104-Principals of Animal Nutrition (2) and ST 5202-Design & Analysis of Experiments (2). No credits will be given for following these courses, but the grades should reach a minimum of a 'C' Grade. Any other relevant required courses or exemptions shall be decided by the Board of Study depending on individual cases and on the recommendation of the programme co-coordinator/advisor.

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Course Eligibility

All applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Natural Science or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Animal Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya. Students holding degrees other than Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Science will be required to follow prerequisite courses, on the basis of their qualification.

Course Duration

The minimum period for the M.Sc. programme shall be three semesters, but the actual time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/her application to the programme of study.  Every candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the Institute.

Course Requirements

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

M.Sc. Degree Programme in Dairy and Meat Product Technology:

Students holding degrees other than Bachelors Degree in Agriculture and Veterinary Science will be required to take courses AS 5101-Aquaculture & Fisheries (3), AS 5102-Comparative Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals (3), AS 5103-Introduction to Animal Production (2), AS 5104-Principals of Animal Nutrition (2) and ST 5202-Design & Analysis of Experiments (2). No credits will be given for following these courses, but the grades should reach a minimum of a 'C' Grade. Any other relevant required courses shall be decided by the Board of Study depending on individual cases and on the recommendation of the programme coordinator/advisor.

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Course Eligibility

All applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Natural Science or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Study in Animal Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya. Students holding degrees other than Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Science will be required to follow prerequisite courses, on the basis of their qualification.

Course Duration

The minimum period for the M.Sc. programme shall be three semesters, but the actual time taken by a particular student to complete the prescribed requirements will depend upon his/her application to the programme of study.  Every candidate will be required to undertake a Directed Study for a period of one semester under a member of the academic staff of the Institute.

Course Requirements

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits for the successful completion of the course. All compulsory courses must be completed and the balance credits be covered by elective courses.

M.Sc. Degree Programme in Aquatic Bio-resources Management and Aquaculture:

Students holding degrees other than Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, and Veterinary Science will be required to take courses AS 5101-Aquaculture & Fisheries (3), AS 5102-Comparative Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals (3), AS 5103-Introduction to Animal Production (2), AS 5104-Principals of Animal Nutrition (2) and ST 5202-Design & Analysis of Experiments (2). Students holding Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science will be required to take course AS 5101. No credits will be given for following these courses, but the grades should reach a minimum of a 'C' Grade. Any other relevant required courses shall be decided by the Board of Study depending on individual cases and on the recommendation of the programme co-ordinator/advisor.