Food Science & Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
State UniversityUG DegreeCourse Code035Proposed Intake220
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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Entry requirements
From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026
Food Science & Technology (Course Code - 035)
Proposed Intake: 220Minimum eligibility requirements for admission
At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
- Degree Programme
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Science &
Technology
04 years
- Duration
Degree content
87 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Applied Sciences Academic Prospectus 2023/2024
Year 125 modules
- FST 155Introduction to Computer Applications for Food Sciences1 cr
- FST 156Principles of Management I1 cr
- FST 158Organizational Behavior1 cr
- FST 159Business Economics1 cr
- FST 160Principles of Organic Chemistry I1 cr
- FST 161Behavior of Transition Elements in Food1 cr
- FST 163Chemistry of Living Systems1 cr
- FST 164Introduction to Analytical Chemistry2 cr
- FST 165Chemical Thermodynamics1 cr
- FST 166Structure and Properties of Matter1 cr
- FST 167Principles of Organic Chemistry II1 cr
- FST 169Applied Human Nutrition1 cr
- FST 171Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry I1 cr
- FST 174Principles of Human Nutrition1 cr
- FST 176Mathematics for Food Sciences2 cr
- FST 177Principles of Physics I1 cr
- FST 180Principles of Physics II1 cr
- FST 183Fundamentals of Microbiology1 cr
- FST 186Basic Practices in Food Industry
- FST 187Food Microbiology2 cr
- FST 188Introduction to Animal and Plant-Based Food Products2 cr
- FST 193Food Science and Technology Practical I1 cr
- FST 196Food Science and Technology Practical II1 cr
- FST 197Chemistry Practical1 cr
- FST 198Chemistry Practical1 cr
Year 224 modules
- FST 251Statistics for Food Science I2 cr
- FST 253Pest Management in Food Industry1 cr
- FST 255Human Resources Management1 cr
- FST 258Marketing Management2 cr
- FST 259Entrepreneurship and Innovation2 cr
- FST 261Organic Spectroscopy1 cr
- FST 262Electrochemistry1 cr
- FST 264Chemical Kinetics1 cr
- FST 268Dietetics1 cr
- FST 269Post Harvest Management of Plant and Animal Commodities2 cr
- FST 273Environment Management and Water Quality Assurance1 cr
- FST 278Applied Food Physics1 cr
- FST 280Unit Operations in Food Processing2 cr
- FST 281Food Preservation Technology2 cr
- FST 282Food Packaging1 cr
- FST 286Analytical Microbiology1 cr
- FST 290Food Chemistry2 cr
- FST 292Bakery Science1 cr
- FST 293Food Science and Technology Practical III1 cr
- FST 294Chemistry Practical1 cr
- FST 296Food Science and Technology Practical IV1 cr
- FST 297Separation Techniques for Food Research2 cr
- FST 298Basic Management, Accounting and Finance1 cr
- FST 299Chemistry Practical1 cr
Year 325 modules
- FST 351Statistics for Food Science II2 cr
- FST 359Sustainability and Circular Economy1 cr
- FST 361Food Analysis and Food Structures1 cr
- FST 362Sensory Analysis1 cr
- FST 364ICT for Food Science and Technology1 cr
- FST 365Operations Management1 cr
- FST 366Regression Analysis2 cr
- FST 367Project Management1 cr
- FST 368Emerging Food Technologies and Biotechnology2 cr
- FST 370Food Safety and Regulations1 cr
- FST 376Food Quality Management2 cr
- FST 378Food Engineering2 cr
- FST 379Technology and Engineering for Food Industry1 cr
- FST 380Social Mobilization and Knowledge Transfer2 cr
- FST 383Grain Technology1 cr
- FST 384Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology1 cr
- FST 386Spices, Root and Tuber Crops Processing Technology1 cr
- FST 387Fats and Oil Technology1 cr
- FST 388Confectionery Technology1 cr
- FST 391Mechanical Aspects of Food Technology1 cr
- FST 392Food Safety and Hygiene in Hospitality Management1 cr
- FST 394Food Science and Technology Practical VI2 cr
- FST 395Beverage Technology2 cr
- FST 396Food Science and Technology Practical V2 cr
- FST 399Dairy Processing Technology1 cr
Year 413 modules
- FST 451Design and Analysis of Experiments for Food Technology2 cr
- FST 452Introduction to Multivariate Statistics and Data Mining1 cr
- FST 456Supply Chain Management1 cr
- FST 457Career Skills Development1 cr
- FST 458Strategic Management1 cr
- FST 461Food Toxicology and Allergens1 cr
- FST 462Phytochemical Compounds in Foods1 cr
- FST 481Industrial Microbiology1 cr
- FST 482Nano Technology in Food Systems1 cr
- FST 493Research and Communications
- FST 496Industrial/ Research/ Field Placement5 cr
- FST 497Feasibility Study and Business Planning2 cr
- FST 498Research Project8 cr
Read from Faculty of Applied Sciences Academic Prospectus 2023/2024 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.
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