Welcome to IBMBB
The Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) is a postgraduate training institute of the University of Colombo. The main thrust areas of activities are MSc, MPhil and PhD programmes. The main objective of these courses is to provide focused training in current areas of molecular life sciences relevant to the development of Sri Lanka and also to encourage young graduates to proceed for further advanced studies leading to PhD.
Masters Programmes
IBMBB will commence academic activities of Masters/MSc courses in March every year. The Masters/MSc programmes at the IBMBB include extensive laboratory training and its graduates are in high demand in receiving job offers even before completion of the degree programme. Some of the successful MSc students are able to obtain PhD studentships at the IBMBB.
Placements for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
(QECS)
IBMBB is one of the institutes recognized for hosting Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars(QECS) by the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MSc in Molecular Life Sciences and MSc in Cellular & Molecular Immunology programmes are offered by IBMBB for QEC Scholars through the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. IBMBB has received Commonwealth Scholars since 2014 and since then has admitted scholars from Commonwealth Countries every year.
Post of Post- Doctoral Research Fellow
Applications are called from suitable candidates for the post of Post- Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University…
IBMBB Hosts Successful Workshop Empowering Technical Officers and Laboratory Technicians-2024
IBMBB Hosts Successful Workshop Empowering Technical Officers and Laboratory Technicians-2024 The Institute of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) at the University of Colombo…
Training Course in Cell Culture Techniques
Training Course in Cell Culture Techniques The Training Course in Cell Culture Techniques for the year of 2024 was successfully organized and conducted by…
A Training Course in Gene Cloning and Recombinant Protein Expression
A Training Course in Gene Cloning and Recombinant Protein Expression A training course in “Gene Cloning and Recombinant Protein Expression” organized by the Institute…