Institute for Research Development - certificate program on Practical Skills in Molecular Biology and Genetics

The certificate program on Practical Skills in Molecular Biology and Genetics is designed to provide students a thorough knowledge of core concepts and practice of molecular biology and genetics for eventual services in the rapidly expanding areas of biomedical sciences and life sciences.

Our program also prepares students who are making career changes to areas that require additional exposure to molecular biology and genetics and offers a program of study to individuals seeking preparation for BSc., MSc., and PhD.

This certificate course is registered at the Tertiary and Vocational Education Committee of Sri Lanka (TVEC) and set to provide a warranty of excellence in laboratory techniques with participants becoming highly competent at the bench over the course of this program.

This course consists of 120 hours of laboratory sessions to give the participant the base knowledge required, along with the essential skills, to design and perform molecular biology experiments with confidence. Facilitators are often researchers, scientists and university lecturers who have pioneered the technique.

This course is designed for post-A/L students, undergraduates, graduates, & researchers who wish to develop their laboratory skills towards pursuing a scientific career in molecular genetics, or a related discipline.

Program Structure

The certificate course duration is 8-12 weeks (2-3 months).

During this two month period, our student is required to participate in all course units and laboratory practical units.

Batch Timings

Sundays: 09.30 am to 05.00 pm

Mondays & Tuesdays: 09.30 am to 05.00 pm