About the program
Master
Degree
English
Language of instructions
1 year
Years of study
Full-time
Study mode
Sri Lanka
Location
The courses of the M.Sc. in Poultry Science and Technology have been carefully developed to provide a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Poultry Science and Technology necessary for a graduate to contribute effectively towards the advancement of the poultry sector and to provide a platform for further studies towards M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Poultry Science or a related field. Thus, it covers the management aspects such as hatchery, layer and parent stock and broiler management, poultry nutrition, genetics and breeding, health and hygiene, poultry processing technology, microbiology, biotechnology, by product technology, welfare and legislation, waste management, laboratory techniques, scientific writing, statistics and several other optional courses. Laboratory practicals have been designed to develop hands on skills on all necessary laboratory procedures and fields visits provide the necessary exposure to management and issues in various large scale poultry operations and processing plants. For more information http://www.pgia.pdn.ac.lk/files/notice/2020/handbook_2020.pdf
Required documents for admission
When applying for admission to Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) in Sri Lanka you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.
- Copy of the Birth Certificate
- Official Academic Transcript
- Letters of reccomendation (MA, PhD)
- 2 Referee Reports
- Payment proof of Application fee
- Copy of the B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. degree certificate
- 2 passport sized photographs
- Online Application form
Contacts
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA)
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Old Galaha Road, 20400
20400
Sri Lanka
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