Dr. Rasanga Samaraweera Director (PGU)
Considering the emerging trends in the context of current scientific, technological, economic and socio- cultural conditions of the regional and global eduspheres, UWU realized the essentiality of an academic wing for the postgraduate education. The Postgraduate Unit (PGU) has taken basement strategies to carry out the tasks with the collaborations of the current Higher Degree Committees which are attached to the faculties of the university. It currently performs as a fully-fledged separate unit of the university and is governed by the Board of Graduate Studies. All Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees and Doctoral Degrees are formulated in accordance with the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework by relevant Boards of Studies.
- Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Technological Studies
About the FHDC
Upon the approval of University Grants Commission, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture in year 2017, established the Faculty Higher Degree Committee in order to launch postgraduate degrees. The Faculty Higher Degree Committee of Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, currently have around 14 postgraduate students enrolled to undertake their MPhil by Research Degrees
Board of Studies
| Board of Study in Agricultural Production and Processing | ||
| 1 | Prof. D.K.D.D. Jayasena | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa | Member |
| 3 | Dr. S.R.W.M.C.J.K. Ranawana | Member |
| Board of Study in Economics, Extension and Agribusiness Management | ||
| 1 | Dr. M.G.P.P. Mahindarathne | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. R.P.D. Gunathilaka | Member |
| 3 | Dr. N.M.N. Nambapana | Member |
| Board of Study in Aquaculture and Fisheries | ||
| 1 | Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage | Chairman |
| 2 | Ms. G.G.N. Thushari | Member |
| 3 | Mr. J.A. Athula | Member |
| Board of Study in Food Science and Technology | ||
| 1 | Dr. D.C. Mudannayake | Chairman |
| 2 | Prof. E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne | Member |
| 3 | Dr. G.A.A.R. Perera | Member |
Available PG Degrees:
MPhil by Research and PhD
Facilities
Physical Resources, FASEA
The Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture currently comprised of 22 well equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories which facilitate practical and research opportunities with respect to different disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The laboratories belonging to the two departments of Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture are given below.
Laboratories belongs to Department of Animal Science, FASEA
- Dairy Processing and Research Laboratory
- Meat Science and Research Laboratory
- Protein Chemistry Laboratory
- Sensory Evaluation Laboratory
- General Laboratory
- Aquaculture Laboratory
- Feed and Nutrition Laboratory
Laboratories belongs to Department of Export Agriculture, FASEA
- Advanced Microbiology Laboratory
- Food Science Laboratory
- Agriculture Chemistry Laboratory
- Palm Technology Laboratory
- Spice Technology Laboratory
- Tea Process Technology and Tasting Laboratory
- Postharvest Technology Laboratory
- Agriculture System Laboratory
- Biotechnology Laboratory
- Crop Protection Laboratory
- GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory
- Horticulture and Crop Physiology Laboratory
- In-vitro Propagation Laboratory
- Latex Technology Laboratory
- Palm Technology Laboratory
- Post-harvest Technology Laboratory
- Soil and Water Laboratory
- Spice Technology Laboratory
- Tea Product Development Laboratory
- Tea Technology Laboratory
Proposed MScprogrammes
- Master of Science in Crop Production Technology
- Master of Science in Food Quality Management
- Master of Science in Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics
| Board of Study in Computer Sciences | ||
| Dr. E.M.U.W.J.B. Ekanayake | Chairman/Faculty Higher Degrees Committee Chairman, BOS/ Computer Sciences | |
| Dr. K.P.P.S. Pathirana | Member, BOS/Computer Sciences | |
| Dr. M. Ramashini | Member, BOS/Computer Sciences | |
| Board of Study in Earth Sciences | ||
| Dr. A.M.A.N.B. Attanayake | Chairman, BOS/Earth Sciences | |
| Dr. J.T. Cooray | Member, BOS/Earth Sciences | |
| Dr. N.P. Premachandra | Member, BOS/Earth Sciences | |
| Board of Study in Life Sciences | ||
| Prof. P.B. Ratnaweera | Chairperson BOS/ Life Sciences | |
| Dr. I.D. Singhalage | Member, BOS/ Life Sciences Academic Coordinator – MSc in Environmental Technology & Management Degree Program | |
| Prof. E.P.S.K. Ediriweera | Member, BOS/ Life Sciences | |
| Board of Study in Physical Sciences | ||
| Asc.Prof. K.W.S.N. Kumari | Chairperson/BOS/Physical Sciences | |
| Dr. M.A.S.R. Senevirathna | Member, BOS/Physical Sciences | |
| Dr. T.G.N.D. Karunaratne | Member, BOS/Physical Sciences | |
| Secretary to the Board | ||
| Mr. Eranga Basnagala | Secretary/Assistant Registrar of the Faculty | |
Available PG Degrees:
- MPhil by Research and PhD
- MSc in Environmental Technology and Management
- Master of Information Technology
| Board of Study – Faculty of Management | ||
| 1 | Prof. J.P.R.C.Ranasinghe | Chairman (Head/ Dept. of Tourism Studies) |
| 2 | Dr. K.M.M.C.B.Kulathunga | Head/ Dept. of Management Sciences |
| 3 | Ven. P.Wachissara Thero | Head/ Dept. of Public ADministration |
| 4 | Ms. H.H.S.U.Samarakoon | Actg. Head/ Dept. of English Language Teaching |
| 5 | Dr. N.P.R.Deysahppriya | Internal Academic Member |
| 6 | Ms. A.C.I.D.Karunarathna | Internal Academic Member |
| 7 | Mr. G.H.Abeyweera | Dean, Faculty of Management (On Invitation) |
| 8 | Prof. P.I.N.Fernando | Professor, Dept. of Management Sciences (On Invitation) |
| 9 | Ms. W.G.S.R.Wijesundara | SL (Gr.II), Dept. of Tourism Studies (On INvitation) |
Available Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy {PhD} – Enrolments throughout the year
- Master of Philosophy {MPhil} by Research – Enrolments throughout the year
- Master of Business Administration {MBA} – Course Work with a Research Component – Enrolments on October Semester
Facilities
Educational facilities include buildings and equipment necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the study programs, such as classrooms, libraries, discussion rooms, space for physical education, restrooms, and specialized laboratories such as tourism laboratories, cafeterias, and media centres available for postgraduate studies at Faculty of Management.
Specific Details about higher degree culture
Graduate programmes being designed for students to undertake research, and to provide continuing education. BOS of Management Faculty successfully out reach of these activities to the highest standards, fostering and developing academic excellence across a wide range of management subjects.
Forthcoming programmes
- MBA – First batch of students to kick-off – December 2020
| Board of Study – Faculty of Technological Studies | ||
| 1 | Dr. K.H.I.K. Hewavitharana | Chairperson/Faculty Higher Degree Committee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dr. K. G. C. Senarathna | Head/ Department of Biosystems Technology |
| 3 | Dr. (Eng.) H.M.C.M. Herath | Head/ Department of Engineering Technology |
| 4 | Dr. N.M.C. Nayanakantha | Member/ Faculty Higher Degree Committee |
| 5 | Dr. (Eng). G.W.R. Keerthiwansa | Member/ Faculty Higher Degree Committee |
| 6 | Dr. Y. N. S. Wijewardana | Member/ Faculty Higher Degree Committee |
| 7 | M. Thananthika | Secretary/ Faculty Higher Degree Committee |
Available PG Degrees:
- MPhil by Research and PhD