Course structure
The BBST (Hons) in Bioprocess Technology degree program offers courses in the fields of
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics etc.
With this unparalleled knowledge and experience, we envision producing highly qualified graduates who would contribute to the advancement of research and development in the field of Bioprocess Technology.
In the first year, students will be introduced to the integrated program focusing on two overarching research areas, Bioprocess Technology and Food Technology.
Based on student preference and performance following the completion of the first year, students will be selected to specialize in their degree program on either bioprocess technology or food technology. In the final year, students will specialize in the areas of bioprocess technology that interest them the most by undertaking their own research projects (dissertations). Learning will be provided through lectures, seminars, laboratory, industrial training (one semester in the third year), as well as problem-solving projects. Our staff encourages students to do their final year project in industries and research institutes in Sri Lanka or abroad.
Outline of the Curriculum
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1301 | Fundamentals of Physics for Technology |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1302 | Fundamentals of Chemistry for Technology |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1303 | Fundamentals of Mathematics for Technology |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1304 | Fundamentals of Computer for Technology |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1005 | Communication Skills I (English) |
| 1 | 1 | CMT 1306 | Fundamentals of Biology for Technology |
| 1 | 1 | CML 1201 | Personality Development |
| 1 | 1 | CML 1202 | Presentation Skills |
| 1 | 2 | BPT 1201 | General Microbiology |
| 1 | 2 | BPT 1202 | Cell Biology |
| 1 | 2 | FDT 1201 | Organic Chemistry |
| 1 | 2 | CMT 1307 | Mathematics for Technology I |
| 1 | 2 | CMT 1208 | Computer Programming for Technology |
| 1 | 2 | CMT 1009 | Communication Skills II |
| 1 | 2 | CML 1203 | Principles of Management |
| 1 | 2 | CML 1204 | Health and Wellbeing |
| 2 | 1 | BPT 2201 | Quality Management |
| 2 | 1 | BPT 2202 | Introduction to Bioprocess Technology |
| 2 | 1 | BPT 2203 | Genetics and Evolution |
| 2 | 1 | BPT 2204 | Plant Tissue Culture |
| 2 | 1 | BPT 2205 | Molecular Biology |
| 2 | 1 | FDT 2202 | Basic Biochemistry |
| 2 | 1 | CMT 2301 | Fundamental of Statistics for Technology |
| 2 | 1 | CMT 2306 | Mathematics for Technology II |
| 2 | 1 | CMT 2002 | Communication Skills III |
| 2 | 1 | CML 2201 | Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 2 | 1 | CML 2202 | Engineering Economics |
| 2 | 1 | CML 2206 | Indigenous Technology |
