Closing Date: 2024/12/25

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The inauguration of the first-ever Master of Medical Statistics program in Sri Lanka, organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Kelaniya was held on the 25th of August 2024, at the prestigious “Cosmic by Citrus, Lotus Tower" in Colombo.

The Master of Medical Statistics program, developed by the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies, addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals in healthcare data analysis and interpretation. The curriculum is meticulously aligned with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF Level 09) and International Education Standards (IES), ensuring graduates are well-prepared to excel in both local and global healthcare environments. Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka in 2023, the program is designed to meet the highest academic standards.

Dr. Anura Karunarathne, Chairman of the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies, warmly welcomed the gathering. Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, presided as the Chief Guest, reaffirming the university’s dedication to academic excellence and innovation, while Senior Professor Kapila Senaviratne, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, participated as the Guest of Honor, further emphasizing the significance of the event.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary to the Ministry of Health, who emphasized the historical significance and evolution of medical statistics, highlighting its vital role in the healthcare sector. Dr. Mahipala also described the launch of this program as a landmark moment in Sri Lanka's medical history. Drawing on his global expertise, he expressed pride in witnessing the commencement of such a groundbreaking initiative in the country. He extended his thoughts on utilization of medical statistics as tool in the policymaking and reliable decision making, at the level of administration of the healthcare sector.

Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Ministry of Health, followed with an insightful speech that set an engaging tone for the evening. Senior Professor Chrishantha Abeysena from the Department of Public Health, a leading advocate for establishing the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies and Master of Medical Statistics Degree program, provided valuable insights into the program. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. U.P. Liyanage, Academic Coordinator of the Master of Medical Statistics Program.

Among the distinguished attendees were Senior Professor Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Madawa Chandratilake, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Bandara Wanninayake, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, and Senior Professor Ariyarathne Jayamaha, former Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, who played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for this initiative.

Also present at the occasion were Professor C. Pathirawasam, Director of the Quality Assurance Cell (QAC); Mr. K. B. S. L. Wijeratne, Secretary of the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies and Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies; professors and other academic staff members of the university; distinguished gathering of academics, officials from the ministry of health; healthcare professionals; supportive staff of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the new batch of students of the Master of Medical Statistics Program.

 

Closing Date: 2024/12/04

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 230,000.00

 

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For 1st Timers

Exam Date

Semester

Start Time

End Time

Subject Code

Subject Title

Hall No

07.12.2024

03

9.00 am

12.00 pm

MOBS 55073

Business Finance

F9 Hall, FCMS

14.12.2024

03

9.00 am

12.00 pm

MOBS 55092

Technopreneurship

F9 Hall, FCMS

15.12.2024

03

9.00 am

12.00 pm

MOBS 55083

Marketing & Strategy

F9 Hall, FCMS

 

 

For Repeaters

Closing Date: 2024/12/04

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam:

  • Full Course fee + Repeat Exam fee payment (1500/= per paper) + Renewal of Registration payment voucher – 10,000/= per year.

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Exam Date

Semester

Start Time

End Time

Subject Code

Subject Title

Hall No

07.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52062

Managing People

F9 Hall, FCMS

07.12.2024

01

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 51032

Technology for Business

F9 Hall, FCMS

08.12.2024

01

9.00 am

12.00 pm

MOBS 51013

Management & Organization

F9 Hall, FCMS

08.12.2024

01

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 51023

Statistical Applications in Business

F9 Hall, FCMS

14.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52043

Managerial Economics

F9 Hall, FCMS

15.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52053

Accounting for Decision Making

F9 Hall, FCMS

 


For Re-Repeaters (Attempt 1)

Closing Date: 2024/12/04

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Exam Date

Semester

Start Time

End Time

Subject Code

Subject Title

Hall No

07.12.2024

03

9.00 am

12.00 pm

MOBS 55073

Business Finance

F9 Hall, FCMS

 
For Re-Repeaters (Attempt 2)

Closing Date: 2024/12/04

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Exam Date

Semester

Start Time

End Time

Subject Code

Subject Title

Hall No

07.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52062

Managing People

F9 Hall, FCMS

08.12.2024

01

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 51023

Statistical Applications in Business

F9 Hall, FCMS

14.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52043

Managerial Economics

F9 Hall, FCMS

15.12.2024

02

1.00 pm

4.00 pm

MOBS 52053

Accounting for Decision Making

F9 Hall, FCMS
 

Closing Date: 2024/12/18

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 330,000.00

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Closing Date: 2024/12/18

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Closing Date: 2024/11/30

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 50,000.00

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Closing Date: 2024/11/30

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The University of Kelaniya celebrated the inauguration of the fourth batch of the MSc & Master’s Degree Programs in Biochemistry and Biotechnology on 26th of October 2024, marking an important milestone in the growth and recognition of this dynamic program. The ceremony was held at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, bringing together future students, distinguished guests, and academic staff members in a warm gathering. The event was graced by the Chief Guest Senior Prof. Kapila Seneviratne - Chairman,
University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka along with Senior Prof. Sudath Kalingamudali -the Dean of the Faculty of Science and the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. Jeewantha Premaratne- the Head of the Department of Chemistry, and Prof. Nimanthi Jayathilaka - the Program Coordinator. Their inspiring words and insights set an encouraging tone for the students as they embark on this academic journey. Several respected members of the academic staff from the University of Kelaniya along with visiting lecturers renowned in their respective fields such as Prof. Priyani Paranagama, Prof. Tissa Amarakoon, Prof. Renuka Attanayake, Dr. Chamila Kadigamuwa, Dr. Dulith Abeykoon, Dr. Jayangika Dahanayake, Dr. Thelma Abeysinghe and Dr. Nihal Attygalle were also present to honor and support the new cohort. Their participation highlighted the collective commitment of our faculty to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the fields of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Representatives from the sponsors of the event and invited guests from tech industries were also in attendance, further enhancing the collaborative spirit of the event. Notable representatives from each organization, such as Mr. Wasaba Jayasekara, Managing Director Hayleys Aventura, Mr. Chinthaka Jayathilaka, Head of Strategy and Finance, S&T Interiors Pvt Ltd (Hayleys Group Company), Mr. Krishantha Pathirana, Head of Human Resources Haycarb PLC, Ms. Lankani Hettigoda, Director Research and Development, Hettigoda Industries Pvt Ltd, Dr. Isuru Dissanayake, E-Channeling PLC, Ms. Chathini Uduwana, Vice President People & Country Head at Typefi Systems joined to show their support and commitment to fostering advancements in biochemistry and biotechnology through this program. The inauguration ceremony was a vibrant and joyous occasion, filled with memorable moments that set the stage for the exciting academic journey ahead for the Batch 04. Students, guests, and faculty alike enjoyed a memorable day of introductions, entertainment, and opportunities to connect and celebrate.


 

 

Prof. N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne, Senior Professor of the Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka. He assumed duties as the Chairman on the 18th of October 2024, at the UGC premises.

Senior Prof. N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne has over two decades of experience in academia, both as a lecturer and as an administrator. He currently performs duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, and was the former Chairman of the Research Council, University of Kelaniya. He also worked as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya from 2014 to 2017.

He graduated with a BSc (Special) degree in Chemistry from the University of Kelaniya in 1990. He obtained a PhD in Chemistry from Wayne State University, Detroit, United States of America in 1997. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of British Columbia, Canada in 1998/1999. He was awarded a Commonwealth Fellowship from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 2010. Furthermore, he was offered a Fulbright Fellowship from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, United States of America. Moreover, he was awarded the SUSRED Award 2018 in 2019.

Quality improvement of coconut oil, antioxidant properties of coconut oil and other edible oils, investigation of the potential of unconventional edible oils as sources of essential fatty acids, evaluating the effect of fatty acid chain length on fatty acid-mediated absorption of small molecules, evaluating the in vitro and in vivo effect of antioxidants on oxidative stress-induced macromolecular damage to assess the potential as food preservatives are some of his key research interests.

Closing Date: 2024/10/10

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 198,500.00

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Closing Date: 2024/11/30

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Master of Data Analytics

 

Closing Date: 2024/11/30

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 425,000.00

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For Repeaters/Medical

 

Closing Date: 2024/11/30

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 400,000.00

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Closing Date: 2024/11/30

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 350,000.00

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Account Number: 055-1001-8066-9229 (People's Bank/Kelaniya Branch)

 

Closing Date: 2024/09/03

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: Rs 250000.00

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For First Timers - Academic Year 2023 - Batch No 01 - Semester 3

Date

Start time

End Time

Subject  Code

Subject  Title

Hall No.

2023/09/10

9.00 am

12.00 noon

STAT 61013

Multivariate Analysis

A7 308

2023/09/17

9.00 am

12.00 noon

STAT 61043

Stochastic Processes

A7 308

2023/09/24

1.00pm

3.30pm

STAT 61073

Survival Analysis

A7 308

2023/10/01

1.00pm

4.00pm

STAT 61033

Statistical Data Mining

IT center Lab 03

 

For First Timers - Academic Year 2023 - Batch No 02 - Semester I

Date

Start time

End Time

Subject  Code

Subject  Title

Hall No.

2023/09/10

9.00 am

11.00am

STAT 51042

Operations Research - I

A7308

2023/09/17

9.00am

12.00 noon

STAT 54013

Time Series Analysis

A7308

2023/09/24

9.00 am

12.00 non

STAT 51013

Distribution Theory

A7308

2023/10/01

9.00am

12.00 noon

STAT 51023

Sampling Theory and Methods

A7308

2023/10/08

9.00 am

12.00 noon

STAT 51033

Inferential Statistics & Applications

A7308

2023/10/15

9.00am

 12.00 noon

STAT 51051

Statistical Laboratory – I

A7308

 

 

 For Repeaters/Medical - Batch No 02 - Semester I

Closing Date: 2024/09/03

Amount to be completed for applying for the exam: 

  • Rs 366000.00 + Repeat Exam fee payment voucher - (1500/= per paper) + Renewal of Registration payment voucher – 10,000/= per year.

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Date

Start time

End Time

Subject  Code

Subject  Title

Hall No.

2023/09/24

9.00 am

12.00 am

STAT 51013R

Distribution Theory

A7308

2023/10/01

9.00am

12.00 noon

STAT 51023R

Sampling Theory and Methods

A7308

2023/10/08

9.00 am

12.00 noon

STAT 51033R

Inferential Statistics & Applications

A7308

2023/10/15

9.00am

 11.30am

STAT 51052R

Statistical Laboratory – I

A7308

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