<![CDATA[Biotechnology Forums - Sri Lanka]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:21:08 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Internship/Research Opportunities for Sri Lankan Students]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2348.html Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:36:42 +0000 Malithi Weerakkody]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2348.html
Industrial Technology Institute(ITI)

Location: Colombo

The biotechnology unit (BTU) at ITI conducts research in areas related to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Their current research include studies related to crop improvement, value addition through genetic engineering, production of recombinant enzymes and DNA based disease diagnostics among many more. They also offer various technical services related to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Find out more about the on-going projects at BTU, ITI


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, ITI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Industrial Technology Institute,363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Telephone(General) : +94-11-2379800
Fax (General): +94-11-2379850
Email (General): info@iti.lk
Head (Biotechnology Unit): Dr. (Mrs.) S.G. Senaratne Email : sidsenara@iti.lk


Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL)

Location: Agalawatte (Kalutara District)

RRI has three departments currently carrying out research related to genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Genetics and Plant Breeding Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


Plant Science Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


Plant Pathology & Microbiology Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, RRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Dartonfield, Agalawatta.
Telephone (General): +94- 34 - 2247426
Fax (General): +94- 34 – 2247427
Telephone (director): +94-11 - 2635142
Email (director): dirrub@sltnet.lk


Coconut Research Institute (CRI)

Location: Lunuwila (Puttlam District)

CRI has two divisions currently carrying out research related to genetics, tissue culture, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Tissue Culture Division
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Genetics & Plant Breeding Division
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, CRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila
Telephone (director):+94 31 2255890


Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI)

Location: Thalawakelle (Nuwara Eliya District)

Plant Breeding Division at TRI carries out research related to genetics, tissue culture, and molecular biology.
Find out more about the on-going projects at the Plant Breeding Division

If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, TRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Talawakelle
Telephone (General): +94 52-2258201 :
Fax (General): +94 52-22582229:
Email (General): info@tri.lk


Sugarcane Research Institute

Location: Uda Walawe (Ratnapura District)

SRI has three divisions currently carrying out research related to genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Division of Crop Protection
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Division of Crop Improvement
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Division of Processing Technology
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, SRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Sugarcane Research Institute, Uda Walawe
Telephone (General): +94-47- 2233281, +94-47- 2233285
Fax (General): +94-47- 2233233
Email (General): info@sugarres.lk
Telephone (Director / CEO): +94-47- 2233282
Email (Director / CEO): director@sugarres.lk


Genetech Sri Lanka

Location: Colombo

Genetech Sri Lanka is a leading biotechnology company that specialises in the areas including molecular disease diagnostics, DNA typing for paternity testing and forensic casework, research in the molecular life sciences, Customized biotechnology solutions, Molecular biology products etc. It carries out research and various diagnostic services related to biotechnology.
Find out more about Genetech Research Projects


Contact Genetech if you are interested in joining Genetech as an intern/ temporary research assistant.

Contact details:
Postal Address: 54, Kitulwatte Road, Colombo
Telephone :+94-11-2696992, +94-11-5839553, +94-11-5840814 Fax: +94-11-2686137
Email: genetech@slt.lk


Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC Pvt Ltd.)

Location: Biyagama

SLINTEC is involved in Nanotechnology research & development focusing on five primary research areas; Agriculture, Apparel, Water purification, Healthcare and Mineral resources.
Visit HERE for more details


Contact SLINTEC if you are interested in joining them as an intern/ temporary research assistant.

Contact details:

Postal Address: Lot 14, Zone 1, Biyagama EPZ, Walgama, Malwana
Telephone:+94-11-4650500
Fax:+94-11-4741995
Telephone (Research and Development/ Business Development team): +94 11 4650528
Email (Research and Development/ Business Development team): R&Dprojects@slintec.lk


Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS)

IFS takes up research students as volunteer research assistants for on-going short-term projects. You can find more details on this through my previous article on IFS

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Industrial Technology Institute(ITI)

Location: Colombo

The biotechnology unit (BTU) at ITI conducts research in areas related to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Their current research include studies related to crop improvement, value addition through genetic engineering, production of recombinant enzymes and DNA based disease diagnostics among many more. They also offer various technical services related to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Find out more about the on-going projects at BTU, ITI


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, ITI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Industrial Technology Institute,363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Telephone(General) : +94-11-2379800
Fax (General): +94-11-2379850
Email (General): info@iti.lk
Head (Biotechnology Unit): Dr. (Mrs.) S.G. Senaratne Email : sidsenara@iti.lk


Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL)

Location: Agalawatte (Kalutara District)

RRI has three departments currently carrying out research related to genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Genetics and Plant Breeding Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


Plant Science Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


Plant Pathology & Microbiology Department
Find out more about the on-going projects at the department


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, RRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Dartonfield, Agalawatta.
Telephone (General): +94- 34 - 2247426
Fax (General): +94- 34 – 2247427
Telephone (director): +94-11 - 2635142
Email (director): dirrub@sltnet.lk


Coconut Research Institute (CRI)

Location: Lunuwila (Puttlam District)

CRI has two divisions currently carrying out research related to genetics, tissue culture, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Tissue Culture Division
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Genetics & Plant Breeding Division
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, CRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila
Telephone (director):+94 31 2255890


Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI)

Location: Thalawakelle (Nuwara Eliya District)

Plant Breeding Division at TRI carries out research related to genetics, tissue culture, and molecular biology.
Find out more about the on-going projects at the Plant Breeding Division

If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, TRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Talawakelle
Telephone (General): +94 52-2258201 :
Fax (General): +94 52-22582229:
Email (General): info@tri.lk


Sugarcane Research Institute

Location: Uda Walawe (Ratnapura District)

SRI has three divisions currently carrying out research related to genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Division of Crop Protection
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Division of Crop Improvement
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


Division of Processing Technology
Find out more about the on-going projects at the division


If you are interested in carrying out your research project/internship here, please submit your application to the Director, SRI.

Contact details:
Postal Address: Sugarcane Research Institute, Uda Walawe
Telephone (General): +94-47- 2233281, +94-47- 2233285
Fax (General): +94-47- 2233233
Email (General): info@sugarres.lk
Telephone (Director / CEO): +94-47- 2233282
Email (Director / CEO): director@sugarres.lk


Genetech Sri Lanka

Location: Colombo

Genetech Sri Lanka is a leading biotechnology company that specialises in the areas including molecular disease diagnostics, DNA typing for paternity testing and forensic casework, research in the molecular life sciences, Customized biotechnology solutions, Molecular biology products etc. It carries out research and various diagnostic services related to biotechnology.
Find out more about Genetech Research Projects


Contact Genetech if you are interested in joining Genetech as an intern/ temporary research assistant.

Contact details:
Postal Address: 54, Kitulwatte Road, Colombo
Telephone :+94-11-2696992, +94-11-5839553, +94-11-5840814 Fax: +94-11-2686137
Email: genetech@slt.lk


Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC Pvt Ltd.)

Location: Biyagama

SLINTEC is involved in Nanotechnology research & development focusing on five primary research areas; Agriculture, Apparel, Water purification, Healthcare and Mineral resources.
Visit HERE for more details


Contact SLINTEC if you are interested in joining them as an intern/ temporary research assistant.

Contact details:

Postal Address: Lot 14, Zone 1, Biyagama EPZ, Walgama, Malwana
Telephone:+94-11-4650500
Fax:+94-11-4741995
Telephone (Research and Development/ Business Development team): +94 11 4650528
Email (Research and Development/ Business Development team): R&Dprojects@slintec.lk


Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS)

IFS takes up research students as volunteer research assistants for on-going short-term projects. You can find more details on this through my previous article on IFS

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]]> <![CDATA[MSc Degrees in Biotechnology Offered by Two Top Sri Lankan Universities]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2347.html Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:45:46 +0000 Malithi Weerakkody]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2347.html
Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS)

PGIS, a postgraduate institute affiliated with the University of Peradeniya, offers an M.Sc. in Experimental Biotechnology. This programme is offered to a maximum number of 25 students each year.

The Structure of the Programme: This is a full-time programme consisting of course work and a research project.

Duration: The course work component is conducted over a period of two semesters of 15 weeks each and the research project is carried out over a period of 3 - 6 months.

Eligibility: Graduates in medical/dental/agricultural/veterinary/biological/engineering and physical sciences, or with equivalent qualification are eligible to follow the programme.

Course Fees (As at July 2013) : A programme fee of LKR 220 000.00 and other payments including registration fee, medical fee, library subscription, examination fee and deposits (science and library).

You can fiind the details of other fees in the PGIS Students’ handbook which you can download Here.

(The fee structure for foreign candidates can also be found in the students' handbook)

Programme fees shall be paid in two instalments (50% at the registration and the balance 50% within six months from registration)

Course contents
Download the Course Contents Here

How to Apply: Click Here for more details on the application procedure

Selection Criteria: selection is based on the academic merits and the performance at an aptitude test as well as an interview. There will be no subject-based test. 

University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

University of Ruhuna offers two MSc Programmes in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
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  • The following details apply for both Programme I and Programme II

Eligibility: Graduates in medical/dental/agricultural/veterinary/biological sciences or those who have any other equivalent qualificationeligible to follow the programme.

Course Fees (As at July 2013): A programme fee of LKR 200,000.00 plus other applicable fees.

The programme fee is payable in three instalments as follows.
  • First instalment: Rs. 100,000/= at the commencement of the first semester of the course
  • Two instalments of Rs. 50,000/= at the beginning of second and third semesters

Course contents: Click Here to view the course contents

How to Apply: Click Here for more details on the application procedure

Selection Criteria: selection is based on the academic merits and the performance at an interview.
_________________________________________________

Programme I : M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (by coursework only)

The Structure of the Programme: This is a part time programme that consists of theory and practical courses.

Duration: three semesters of 15 weeks each.


Programme II M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (by coursework and research)

The Structure of the Programme: This is a part time programme of course work and a research project.

Duration: The course work component is conducted over a period of three semesters of 15 weeks each and the research project is carried in the fourth semester.

The cost of the research project shall be borne by the candidate or through a research grant.

Course content: Click Here]]>
Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS)

PGIS, a postgraduate institute affiliated with the University of Peradeniya, offers an M.Sc. in Experimental Biotechnology. This programme is offered to a maximum number of 25 students each year.

The Structure of the Programme: This is a full-time programme consisting of course work and a research project.

Duration: The course work component is conducted over a period of two semesters of 15 weeks each and the research project is carried out over a period of 3 - 6 months.

Eligibility: Graduates in medical/dental/agricultural/veterinary/biological/engineering and physical sciences, or with equivalent qualification are eligible to follow the programme.

Course Fees (As at July 2013) : A programme fee of LKR 220 000.00 and other payments including registration fee, medical fee, library subscription, examination fee and deposits (science and library).

You can fiind the details of other fees in the PGIS Students’ handbook which you can download Here.

(The fee structure for foreign candidates can also be found in the students' handbook)

Programme fees shall be paid in two instalments (50% at the registration and the balance 50% within six months from registration)

Course contents
Download the Course Contents Here

How to Apply: Click Here for more details on the application procedure

Selection Criteria: selection is based on the academic merits and the performance at an aptitude test as well as an interview. There will be no subject-based test. 

University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

University of Ruhuna offers two MSc Programmes in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
_____________________________________________________
  • The following details apply for both Programme I and Programme II

Eligibility: Graduates in medical/dental/agricultural/veterinary/biological sciences or those who have any other equivalent qualificationeligible to follow the programme.

Course Fees (As at July 2013): A programme fee of LKR 200,000.00 plus other applicable fees.

The programme fee is payable in three instalments as follows.
  • First instalment: Rs. 100,000/= at the commencement of the first semester of the course
  • Two instalments of Rs. 50,000/= at the beginning of second and third semesters

Course contents: Click Here to view the course contents

How to Apply: Click Here for more details on the application procedure

Selection Criteria: selection is based on the academic merits and the performance at an interview.
_________________________________________________

Programme I : M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (by coursework only)

The Structure of the Programme: This is a part time programme that consists of theory and practical courses.

Duration: three semesters of 15 weeks each.


Programme II M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (by coursework and research)

The Structure of the Programme: This is a part time programme of course work and a research project.

Duration: The course work component is conducted over a period of three semesters of 15 weeks each and the research project is carried in the fourth semester.

The cost of the research project shall be borne by the candidate or through a research grant.

Course content: Click Here]]> <![CDATA[IBMBB Sri Lanka: Postgraduate Programmes and Application Details]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2339.html Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:29:54 +0000 Malithi Weerakkody]]> https://www.biotechnologyforums.com/thread-2339.html The Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) is a postgraduate training institute affiliated with the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

IBMBB is the National Node for European Molecular Biology Network (EMBnet) and is designated as a Resource Centre for Molecular Life Sciences, by the International Programme in Chemical Sciences, University of Uppsala , Sweden.

The Postgraduate Programmes Offered by the Institute

The Institute offers MSc, MPhil and PhD programmes as well as short courses in disciplines related to Molecular Life Sciences.


Short Courses in Molecular Biology

Certificate Course in Molecular Biological Techniques

Course content: the programme includes theory and practicals with hands on experience in DNA based techniques such as DNA extraction and quantification, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA probes, gel electrophoresis, restriction fragment length polymorphism and an exposure to DNA sequencing. Application of the techniques in diagnosis of pathogenic diseases, mutation detection etc will be discussed.

This course is designed for scientists, clinicians, academics, technical officers and students awaiting higher studies in biological sciences.

Course Duration: From 12th August 2013 to 16th August 2013

For more details, click here (http://www.ibmbb.lk/node/250)

Apply now! Application deadline will be 15th July 2013

To apply online, click here

MSc Programmes

Eligibility (For all three MSc Courses): Graduates in Biological / Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Agricultural Sciences are eligible to apply.

Course Fee (For all three MSc Courses): Contact the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Institute
Email: sar@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk.


1. MSc in Molecular Life Sciences is a full time three semester programme in which the duration of a semester is 20 weeks. The course provides an advanced training in molecular life sciences. This also includes a research project which should be completed within one semester.

This programme will admit Commonwealth Scholars through the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka from the next intake. Interested overseas applicants should make their application through the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.

You can view the course contents here


2. MSc in Cellular and Molecular Immunology is a full time course designed to be completed within three semesters of 20 weeks duration each. This course provides a strong foundation in molecular and cellular immunology and includes a research component which is designed to offer advanced training in research methodologies.

You can view the course contents here


3. MSc in Bioinformatics is a full time, two year programme providing advance training and a strong foundation in Bioinformatics. This programme is jointly offered by the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo and the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC).

You can view the course contents here

MPhil and PhD Programmes

The institute also offers several MPhil and PhD programmes in the areas related to molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology. Further details about these programmes could be obtained by contacting the institute on weekdays between 3.00 am to 11.00 am GMT.
Telephone : +94 11 2552528
Fax : +94-11- 2553683
E-mail : info@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk


We will keep updating the post as new details are available. Thank You.

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/IBMBB]]> The Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) is a postgraduate training institute affiliated with the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

IBMBB is the National Node for European Molecular Biology Network (EMBnet) and is designated as a Resource Centre for Molecular Life Sciences, by the International Programme in Chemical Sciences, University of Uppsala , Sweden.

The Postgraduate Programmes Offered by the Institute

The Institute offers MSc, MPhil and PhD programmes as well as short courses in disciplines related to Molecular Life Sciences.


Short Courses in Molecular Biology

Certificate Course in Molecular Biological Techniques

Course content: the programme includes theory and practicals with hands on experience in DNA based techniques such as DNA extraction and quantification, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA probes, gel electrophoresis, restriction fragment length polymorphism and an exposure to DNA sequencing. Application of the techniques in diagnosis of pathogenic diseases, mutation detection etc will be discussed.

This course is designed for scientists, clinicians, academics, technical officers and students awaiting higher studies in biological sciences.

Course Duration: From 12th August 2013 to 16th August 2013

For more details, click here (http://www.ibmbb.lk/node/250)

Apply now! Application deadline will be 15th July 2013

To apply online, click here

MSc Programmes

Eligibility (For all three MSc Courses): Graduates in Biological / Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Agricultural Sciences are eligible to apply.

Course Fee (For all three MSc Courses): Contact the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Institute
Email: sar@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk.


1. MSc in Molecular Life Sciences is a full time three semester programme in which the duration of a semester is 20 weeks. The course provides an advanced training in molecular life sciences. This also includes a research project which should be completed within one semester.

This programme will admit Commonwealth Scholars through the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka from the next intake. Interested overseas applicants should make their application through the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.

You can view the course contents here


2. MSc in Cellular and Molecular Immunology is a full time course designed to be completed within three semesters of 20 weeks duration each. This course provides a strong foundation in molecular and cellular immunology and includes a research component which is designed to offer advanced training in research methodologies.

You can view the course contents here


3. MSc in Bioinformatics is a full time, two year programme providing advance training and a strong foundation in Bioinformatics. This programme is jointly offered by the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo and the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC).

You can view the course contents here

MPhil and PhD Programmes

The institute also offers several MPhil and PhD programmes in the areas related to molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology. Further details about these programmes could be obtained by contacting the institute on weekdays between 3.00 am to 11.00 am GMT.
Telephone : +94 11 2552528
Fax : +94-11- 2553683
E-mail : info@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk


We will keep updating the post as new details are available. Thank You.

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/IBMBB]]>