BSc (Hons) in Biosystems Engineering
This is a four-year degree programme awarded by the SLTC Research University for those passionate about advancing their knowledge and pursuing a career in the discipline of Biosystems Engineering. Approved by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC), this programme imparts a thorough knowledge of the various aspects of the discipline and the skills required to progress into a successful career.
This degree programme aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the complex physical, biological, and social systems and their interactions involved in Biosystems and its related areas such as food production, food processing, bioprocess technology, environmental technology, and sustainable management of agricultural technologies.
It integrates several disciplines and professional areas of engineering, science, policy, and management. This enables its graduates to gain a better understanding of the various biological systems, issues and research needs for addressing problems and improving the outputs and efficiencies from diverse specialties and the application of such knowledge for the successful and sustainable management of various biological systems. Being a research university, all undergraduates of the programme will engage in research and innovation, testing real-life applications of their knowledge alongside their mentors throughout their period of study.
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this programme
IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…
Problem solvers with a keen interest in both biological sciences and engineering.
Open to continuous learning
Environmental/ AgriTech / FoodTech enthusiasts
LOOKING FOR…
A globally recognised undergraduate degree
Opportunities to work closely with the industry
An innovative learning process that allows students to apply theory into practice
Global internship opportunities
Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline
TO BECOME
Biosystems Engineers
Researchers
Experts in food processing/food technology/ Agri technology / bio-energy and related disciplines with processes that require the integration of biological systems and engineering
Eligibility Criteria
General intake
Three (3) simple passes (”S”) including two subjects of the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Higher Mathematics or Combined Mathematics, Agricultural
Science, Science for Technology, Bio Systems Technology, Engineering Technology, Agro Technology, Bio-Resource Technology
and any other subject in
one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.
RECOGNITION
RECOGNISED BY THE UGC
This degree has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
MEMBER OF ACU
SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Frequently Asked Questions
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
The Biosystems Engineering degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the fields of Supply Chain management and project management.
The degree programme has three different stream which the students can select to follow.
1. Environment Stream
2. Agriculture Stream
3. Food & Bioprocessing Stream
In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.
The modules are conducted in four levels:
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.
- Year 1
Stream: Agriculture
Semester 1
SMA0301 Pre-Calculus
ECS1300 Programming Fundamentals with Python
SBI0202 General Biology
SBS1200 Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
ECE1301 Computer aided visualization
SCH0202 General ChemistrySemester 2
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus
SPH0301 General Physics
SBS1209 Material Science
SBS1104 Chemistry Lab I
SBS1201 Biochemistry
SBS1202 Plant Physiology
SBS1206 Animal Physiology
Management PrinciplesStream: Food and Bioprocessing
Semester 1
SMA0301 Pre-Calculus
ECS1300 Programming Fundamentals with Python
SBI0202 General Biology
SBS1200 Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
ECE1301 Computer Aided Visualization
SCH0202 General ChemistrySemester 2
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus
SPH0301 General Physics
SBS1209 Material Science
SBS1104 Chemistry Lab I
SBS1201 Biochemistry
SBS1202 Plant Physiology
SBS1206 Animal Physiology
Management PrinciplesStream: Environment
Semester 1
SMA0301 Pre-Calculus
ECS1300 Programming Fundamentals with Python
SBI0202 General Biology
SBS1200 Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
ECE1301 Computer aided Visualization
SCH0202 General ChemistrySemester 2
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus
SPH0301 General Physics
SBS1209 Material Science
SBS1104 Chemistry Lab I
SBS1201 Biochemistry
SBS1202 Plant Physiology
SBS1206 Animal Physiology
Management Principles- Year 2
Stream: Agriculture
Semester 1
SMA2201 Differential Equations
SBS2207 Analytical chemistry
EEE1300 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Effective Communication
SBS2210 Microbiology and Microbial Metabolism
SBS2108 Chemistry Lab II 1
SEM2201 Engineering Mechanics
SBS2216 ThermodynamicsSemester 2
SBS2211 Heat and Mass transfer
SBS2212 Fluid Mechanics
SMA2202 Linear Algebra
SBS2215 Biotechnology
SBS2203 BioStatistics
TEE2317 Sensor and Sensor Networks
TAT1204 Soil Science (Elective)
SBS 2261 Hydrology (Elective)Stream: Food and Bioprocessing
Semester 1
SMA2201 Differential Equations
SBS2207 Analytical Chemistry
EEE1300 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Effective Communication
SBS2210 Microbiology and Microbial Metabolism
SBS2108 Chemistry Lab II
SEM2201 Engineering Mechanics
SBS2216 ThermodynamicsSemester 2
SBS2211 Heat and Mass Transfer
SBS2212 Fluid Mechanics
SMA2202 Linear Algebra
SBS2215 Biotechnology
SBS2203 BioStatistics
TEE2317 Sensor and Sensor Networks
SBS2250 Food Chemistry (Elective)
SBS2251 Unit Operations in Food and Bioprocessing I (Elective)Stream: Environment
Semester 1
SMA2201 Differential Equations
SBS2207 Analytical chemistry
EEE1300 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Effective Communication
SBS2210 Microbiology and Microbial Metabolism
SBS2108 Chemistry Lab II 1
SEM2201 Engineering Mechanics
SBS2216 ThermodynamicsSemester 2
SBS2211 Heat and Mass transfer
SBS2212 Fluid Mechanics
SMA2202 Linear Algebra
SBS2215 Biotechnology
SBS2203 BioStatistics
TEE2317 Sensor and Sensor Networks
SBS 2260 Environmental Science (Elective)
SBS 2261 Hydrology (Elective)- Year 3
Stream: Agriculture
Semester 1
EME2202 Applied Mathematics Laboratory
SBS3317 Bioinstrumentation and Control
SBS3218 Technical Writing
SBS3219 Professional Practice and Ethics
SBS3370 Animal and Crop Production Science (Elective)
SBS3372 Farm Machinery and Equipments (Elective)
Principles of Economics (intermediate Level)Semester 2
ECS3301 Big data
SBS3320 Modelling and Simulation of Biological Systems
SBS3321 Biosystems Engineering Design
SBS3374 Green House Management (Elective)
SBS3375 Soil and Water Conservation (Elective)
SBS3376 Irrigation Water Management (Elective)
SBS3241 Climate Change (Elective)
SBS3242 Occupational Health and safety (Elective)
SBS3240 Remote sensing and GIS (Elective)Stream: Food and Bioprocessing
Semester 1
EME2202 Applied Mathematics Laboratory
SBS3317 Bioinstrumentation and Control
SBS3218 Technical Writing
SBS3219 Professional Practice and Ethics
SBS3352 Industrial Microbiology (Elective)
SBS3353 Unit operations in Food and Bioprocessing II (Elective)
Principles of Economics (intermediate Level) NGPASemester 2
ECS3301 Big data
SBS3320 Modelling and Simulation of Biological Systems
SBS3321 Biosystems Engineering Design
SBS3354 Biochemical Reaction Technology (Elective)
SBS3355 Postharvest Technology (Elective)
SBS3356 Food Processing Technology (Elective)
SBS3241 Climate Change (Elective)
SBS3242 Occupational Health and safety (Elective)
SBS3240 Remote sensing and GIS (Elective)Stream: Environment
Semester 1
EME2202 Applied Mathematics Laboratory
SBS3317 Bioinstrumentation and Control
SBS3218 Technical Writing
SBS3219 Professional Practice and Ethics
SBS3362 Environmental Chemistry (Elective)
SBS3363 Eco Design (Elective)
Principles of Economics (intermediate Level)Semester 2
ECS3301 Big data
SBS3320 Modelling and Simulation of Biological Systems
SBS3321 Biosystems Engineering Design
SBS3364 Water Resource Management (Elective)
SBS3365 Hazardous Waste Management (Elective)
SBS3366 Pollution Prevention (Elective)
SBS3241 Climate Change (Elective)
SBS3242 Occupational Health and safety (Elective)
SBS3240 Remote sensing and GIS (Elective)- Year 4
Stream: Agriculture
Semester 1
SBS4322 Bioenergy systems 3 Core GPA 3
ECS3300 Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision 3 Core GPA 3
SBS4323 Biosystems Engineering Design Project 3 Core GPA 3
SBS4377 Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control (Elective)
SBS4378 Production Technology of Agricultural Machinery (Elective)
SBS4379 Aquaculture Engineering Technology (Elective)
SBS 4245 Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurships (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Management Accounting (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Human Resource Management (NGPA Elective)Semester 2
SBS4600 Industrial training NGPA
SBS4800 Research projectStream: Food and Bioprocessing
Semester 1
SBS4322 Bioenergy Systems
ECS3300 Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
SBS4323 Biosystems Engineering Design Project
SBS4357 Food Safety and Quality Assurance (Elective)
SBS4358 Advanced Separation Processes (Elective)
SBS4359 Packaging Technology (Elective)
SBS4245 Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurships (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Management Accounting (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Human Resource Management (NGPA Elective)Semester 2
SBS4600 Industrial Training
SBS4800 Research ProjectStream: Environment
Semester 1
SBS4322 Bioenergy Systems
ECS3300 Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
SBS4323 Biosystems Engineering Design Project
SBS4367 Sustainable Waste Recycling Processes (Elective)
SBS4368 Environmental Bioremediation (Elective)
SBS4369 Environmental Laws and Regulations (Elective)
SBS 4245 Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurships (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Management Accounting (NGPA Elective)
SBS 4246 Human Resource Management (NGPA Elective)Semester 2
SBS4600 Industrial Training
SBS4800 Research Project
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A semester fee of Rs. 237,500 will have to be paid to SLTC for a period of 4 years. (Please Note that a year comprises of 2 Semesters)
Refunds – Admission Fees and Semester Fee
1.1. Students are eligible for a registration fee refund under the following circumstances, and all refunds are processed within the same year.
a) Students who enroll pending results will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if they fail to achieve the minimum requirement of 3 advanced level simple passes. Proof of A/L results will be mandatory for refund eligibility.
1.2. University semester fees are refundable only in the case of a student’s failure in the GCE Advanced Level examination. For all other situations, students are required to pay the semester fees and it is non-refundable.
1.3. If a student is selected for MOHE after the 1st semester, the university will not refund the paid amounts (admission fee & semester fee, etc.) but will allow them to continue their degree as MOHE students.
Invoicing
2.1. Invoices are generated based on the AL results of the student. All GCE Advanced Level results should be verified and confirmed by the registrar department before being sent to the finance department.
2.2. If a student registers with pending results, the fee is initially determined assuming three simple passes (SSS). After the student receives the actual results, the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional fees paid by the student at that time will be transferred to the next semester fee.
2.3. Students are required to pay semester fees within the specified due date in the invoice. (Any delays will restrict facility access after a five-day grace period)
Discount Schemes – September 2023 Intake
3.1. Students who pay the registration fee (Rs. 27,500) at an exhibition/open day or any other marketing event related to the September 2023 intake will receive a 10% discount on the September 2023 semester fee.
3.2. Applicants who pay the fees for 2 full semesters (1 year) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 10% discount on the entire course fee.
3.3. Applicants who pay the fees for 8 full semesters (4 years) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 20% discount on the entire course fee.
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Your future path
Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.
Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue
Biosystems Engineer
Academia
Factory Manager
QualityAssurance Manager
Researcher
Post-harvest Technologists
Environmental Officer
Agricultural Officer
Research laboratory engineer
Forest Service Specialist
Food Processing Consultant
Environmental Agency Advisor
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