Biosystems Technology(BST)
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
State UniversityUG DegreeCourse Code103Proposed Intake1320
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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Entry requirements
From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026
Biosystems Technology (BST) (Course Code - 103)
Proposed Intake: 1320Minimum eligibility requirements for admission
At least ‘S’ grades for Biosystems Technology (BST), Science for Technology (SFT) and for th ird subject from among;
- Economics
- Geography
- Home Economics
- English
- Communication and Media Studies
- Information & Communication Technology
- Art
- Business Studies
- Agricultural Science
- Accountancy
- Mathematics
Bachelor of Biosystems Technology Honours [BBST(Hons)] degree programme is
and Entrepreneurship
Candidates who have offered subjects in the Biosystems Technology Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination could also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by different universities, provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses of study.
- Management Studies (TV)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Sports Science & Management
- Sports Science
- Physical Education
- Fashion Design & Product Development
- Design
- Industrial Information Technology
- Management and Information Technology (SEUSL)
- Film & Television Studies
- Project Management
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- Human Resource Development
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- Creative Music Technology and Production
- Primary Education
- Information Systems
Degree content
106 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Technology Prospectus (2024/25 intake)
Year 112 modules
- BSC 1013Mathematics I3 cr
- BSC 1022Principles of Statistics2 cr
- BSC 1032Physics for Technology2 cr
- BBC 1042Biology for Technology2 cr
- BSC 1062Communication Skills I / English2 cr
- BSC 1071Technology Projects1 cr
- BSC 1082Mathematics II2 cr
- BSC 1093Chemistry for Technology3 cr
- BBC 1102Principles of Microbiology2 cr
- BSC 1132Engineering Drawing2 cr
- BSC 1142Communication Skills II / English2 cr
- BSC 1152Personality Development and Ethical2 cr
Year 245 modules
- BBI 2212Molecular Basis of Biological Systems2 cr
- BBF 2213Principles of Food Processing Technology3 cr
- BBA 2222Composting Technology2 cr
- BBF 2222Principles of Food Biochemistry2 cr
- BBI 2222Plant Tissue Culture Technology2 cr
- BBA 2232Farm Machinery, Structures, and Automation2 cr
- BBF 2232Food Physics2 cr
- BBI 2232Bioresources and Bioeconomy2 cr
- BBA 2242Plantation Crop Management2 cr
- BBF 2242Industrial Microbiology2 cr
- BBI 2242Enzyme Technology2 cr
- BBF 2251Indigenous Knowledge in Food Processing1 cr
- BBC 2252Principles of Biotechnology2 cr
- BBA 2262Protected Agricultural Technology2 cr
- BBF 2262Food Safety and Legislation Management2 cr
- BBI 2262Industrial Fermentation Technology2 cr
- BBA 2272Technology Practical I2 cr
- BBF 2272Food Processing Technology Practical I2 cr
- BBI 2272Biotechnology Practicals I2 cr
- BBA 2282Technology Workshops I2 cr
- BBF 2282Food Processing Technology Workshops I2 cr
- BBI 2282Biotechnology Workshops I2 cr
- BBC 2292Agricultural Biotechnology2 cr
- BBF 2292Agro Product Technology2 cr
- BBA 2302Agrochemicals in Sustainable Agriculture2 cr
- BBF 2302Beverage Processing Technology2 cr
- BBI 2302Analytical Methods in Industrial2 cr
- BBA 2312Phytotechnology in Environmental2 cr
- BBF 2312Spices and Condiments Technology2 cr
- BBC 2322Post-Harvest Management Technology2 cr
- BBI 2322Industrial Bioprocess Technology2 cr
- BBA 2332Surveying and Landscaping2 cr
- BBF 2332Principles of Product Designing2 cr
- BBI 2332Marine Bioresources and Applications2 cr
- BBA 2342Urban Agricultural Technology2 cr
- BBC 2342Principles of Marketing2 cr
- BBA 2352Technology Practical II2 cr
- BBF 2352Food Processing Technology Practical II2 cr
- BBI 2352Biotechnology Practicals II2 cr
- BBA 2362Technology Workshops II2 cr
- BBF 2362Food Processing Technology Workshops II2 cr
- BBI 2362Biotechnology Workshops II2 cr
- BBA 2542Sustainable soil and Irrigation Systems2 cr
- BBI 2542Biochemistry2 cr
- BSC 2712Economics and Financial Management2 cr
Year 338 modules
- BBA 3382Paddy and Field Crop Production2 cr
- BBI 3402Herbal Technology2 cr
- BBF 3412Nutritional and Functional Aspects …2 cr
- BBI 3412Aquaculture Technology2 cr
- BBA 3422Agricultural Development and Policy2 cr
- BBI 3422Biomimicry, Biomaterials, and Biosensors2 cr
- BBA 3432Technology Practical III2 cr
- BBI 3432Biotechnology Practicals III2 cr
- BBA 3442Technology Workshops III2 cr
- BBF 3442Food Processing Technology2 cr
- BBI 3442Biotechnology Workshops III2 cr
- BBA 3452Animal Feed Technology2 cr
- BBF 3452Dairy Processing Technology2 cr
- BBI 3452Environmental Biotechnology2 cr
- BBA 3462Water Resource and Water Quality2 cr
- BBF 3462Legumes and Oil Seeds Processing2 cr
- BBI 3462Nanobiotechnology2 cr
- BBA 3472Plant Propagation Technology2 cr
- BBF 3472Food Quality and Sensory Analysis2 cr
- BBI 3472Cosmetic Technology2 cr
- BBF 3481Food Packaging Technology1 cr
- BBC 3482Waste Management Technology …2 cr
- BBA 3491Indigenous Knowledge Systems …1 cr
- BBC 3491Supply Chain Management1 cr
- BBA 3501Innovation Advancements1 cr
- BBI 3501Seminar on Special Topics1 cr
- BBF 3502Automation Technology for Food Industry2 cr
- BBA 3512Technology Practical IV2 cr
- BBF 3512Food Processing Technology Practical IV2 cr
- BBI 3512Biotechnology Practicals IV2 cr
- BBA 3522Technology Workshops IV2 cr
- BBF 3522Food Processing Technology2 cr
- BBI 3522Biotechnology Workshops IV2 cr
- BBA 3552Animal Husbandry2 cr
- BBC 3722Principles of Quality Management2 cr
- BBC 3732Biostatistics2 cr
- BBC 3741Occupational Health and Safety1 cr
- BBC 3751Research Methods and Scientific Writing1 cr
Year 411 modules
- BBA 4532Hybrid Seed Technology2 cr
- BSC 4761Entrepreneurship and Small Business1 cr
- BBA 4812Animal Product Technology2 cr
- BBA 4822Floriculture Technology2 cr
- BBA 4832Green Technology for Sustainable Agriculture2 cr
- BBF 4842Cleaner Production Technology2 cr
- BBF 4852Climate Resilient Food Systems and Disaster Management2 cr
- BBF 4862Consumer Perception Analysis2 cr
- BBI 4872Functional Foods2 cr
- BBI 4882Immunotechnology2 cr
- BBI 4892Trends in Cosmetic Technology2 cr
Read from Faculty of Technology Prospectus (2024/25 intake) on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.