Department of Earth Resources Engineering of Moratuwa University conducts two advanced certificate courses in:
(a) Gemmology
(b) Geology
The major objectives of the courses are to train the persons who are in the Gemmology and Geology fields or related fields and those who are willing to enter into such fields.
These courses provide academic qualifications with sound theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to engage in the fields of Gemmology or Geology. The Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa has been conducting over 50 years producing thousands of middle level professionals and the department is equipped with advanced laboratory facilities. And also, the courses are conducted by well qualified experienced academic staff. Gemmology certificate holders with Merit passes are exempted from preliminary examination of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and entitle to obtain membership of Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka (M.G.A) and Gemmological Association of University of Moratuwa.