Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management

Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL

Description of Course


The programme of study will cover basic scientific knowledge with respect to the understanding of biology, diversity, ecology of plants, animals and other living forms considered as wildlife, their conservation status and management of their habitats, techniques in assessing wildlife populations, their threats, habitat quality and social impact on wildlife. The courses in the programme of study have a considerable amount of practical training hours and a separate project study which involves theory, practice and applications. The most significant feature is the attempt made to develop in learners’ techniques and skills of conservation and management of wildlife with social inputs from stakeholders of wildlife. The Programme will be conducted by the Department of Zoology of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the principle medium of instructions will be in English and Sinhala. Academic activities will be conducted only at the Colombo Regional Centre of the OUSL.


Entry Requirements


a. Obtained a minimum of six (06) Passes with two Credit Passes, including Mathematics and First Language, at the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination or equivalent or a higher qualification Or b. Successfully completed a certificate programme in SLQF level 1 qualification Or c. Successfully completed a NVQ level 3 qualification in relevant field Or d. An equivalent or a higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka.


Course Content


  • Wildlife Biology
  • Wildlife Ecology
  • Wildlife Conservation and Management
  • Project Study
  • Wildlife Study Techniques
  • Wildlife Management Case Study

Basic Info

  • : 1 Year
  • : 21,150
  • : pending
  • : Full time
  • : Certificate
  • : February
  • : English / Sinhala

Branch Info.

  • :Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
  • : Head Branch
  • :Wewala, Horana,
  • :+94 34 2 265553 , +94 34 2 261371

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