About the program
Máster
Título
Inglés
Lengua de las instrucciones
2 años
Años de estudio
Tiempo completo
Modo de estudio
Sri Lanka
Location
The programme is targeted to provide necessary knowledge and skills on principles and practices of agroforestry, plantation forestry, forest and wildlife ecology, natural forest management, policy and legislations related to forestry and environment, systematics, biodiversity, genetic conservation and improvement and also on forest influences on climate, soil and water. It also discusses issues on climate change and its impact on forestry, ecotourism, benefit sharing, rural development forestry, urban forestry and arboriculture, GIS, environmental and economic applications in agroforestry and forestry. The programme consists of classroom and field level lectures, field visits and forest excursions. During the programme students will be able to interact with professional foresters, environmental specialists, developmental specialists, agriculturists and conservation professionals. Compulsory subjects of the programme will provide a solid foundation required but flexibility exists when selecting subjects according to the requirement of professional careers and interests. Students can also undertake a research project, thesis or pilot study depending on the area of specialization. After completing the programme graduates will have a firm theoretical foundation and practical experience on environmental forestry and will have competencies needed for working as a researcher, forest manager or consultant in universities, government ministries, district forest offices , private sector organizations or international organizations. 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
Tasas de matrícula
~ 5000 US$ / año
Tasa para estudiantes internacionales
~ 859 US$ / año
Tasa para estudiantes nacionales
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