The MSc in Applied Psychology & Behavior Change program has been designed for recent graduates looking to extend their skills and knowledge in further preparation for a career.
The program has been designed to build research skills to support students in thinking about and gaining skills that focus on the importance of meaningful relationships that support behavioral change.
As such the program is aimed at those who work with and manage others.
Academic Staff
DR. UPUL LEKAMGE
VISITING LECTURER, PERADENIYA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2011
MA in International Relations – University of Colombo, SriLanka
- 2010
PhD in Sociology – University of Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
- 2006
MA in Linguistics – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- 2004
MSc in Sociology – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- 1995
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2014- To Date)
8 Years of experience in Teaching in both private and government sector.
MS. NADEEJA DODAMGODA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2012
MSc in Applied Statistics – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 2008
Master of Business Administration – Open University of Sri Lanka
- 1994
BSc in Engineering – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2011-TO Date)
10 Years of teaching supervision in Psychology in both Government and private sector
MS. PAVANI BORALESSA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2018-2020
MPhil in Clinical Psychology– University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 2014 –2015
MSc in Applied Psychology (Clinical) – Coventry University-UK
- 2010-2013
BA (Hons) Psychology – Christ University-Bangalore, India
- 23/01/2010-22/05/2010
Certificate Course in Human Resource Management -
Institute of personnel Management, Sri Lanka
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2014-To Date)
8 Years of experience in teaching in private sector. Programme Director – Psychology Department –
ICBT Campus
MS. UWASARA WEERAKOON
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2018 – To Date
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 2017
Graduate Diploma in Psychology– Deakin University, Australia
- 2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology– Missouri University of S & T, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2017-To Date)
4 Years of experience as a Lecture , Trainee Clinical Psychologist & Research Assistant
MR. DHANANJAYA PERERA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2021
PhD Degree programme- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Graduate Studies
Topic: Behavior change interventions to improve population health and well-being
- 2005-2009
B.Sc. Special Degree in Health Promotion– Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2014-To Date)
Psychologist & Director Programme in SOS Villages – Sri Lanka
MS. KAVITHA AMARATUNGA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2018 – To Date
Phd- University of Hertfordshire
Topic: Mental Health Training for Teachers in Sri Lanka: Development and Delivery
- September 2016 -January 2018
DClin Clinical Psychology– University of Hertfordshire
- September 2014 - August 2015
MSc Mindfulness: neuroscience and Clinical Applications
– King’s College London, UK
- Sep 2012- May 2014
BSc (Hons) Psychology - University of Hertfordshire, UK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2018- To date)
Director and Psychologist
MS. RUZLA MACAN MARKAR
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2012
M.Sc. in Psychology (Clinical) - Christ University, Bangalore, India
- 2009
B.A. in Psychology – Delhi University, Delhi, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2018 – To Date)
Psychologist & 7 years of experience in teaching in Private Sector
MR. VIRAN PERERA
BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Applied Psychology- University of Coventry, UK
- Bachelor of Psychology – University of Coventry, UK
- B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry - Faculty of Science, University of Colombo
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- (2016 – To Date)
5 years of teaching experience in private sectora
Modules
- Evidence Based Practice
- Changing Behavior
- Research Methods and Design
- Dissertation Proposal
- Dissertation
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Fundamental and
Core Skills
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy : For Anxiety and
Depression
- Motivational Interventions: Theory and
Application
Entry Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree with Acceptable Work Experience
Awarding Body
