{"id":4187,"date":"2024-02-06T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fst\/?p=4187"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:01:52","slug":"msc-degree-in-food-science-and-technology-2024-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fst\/2024\/02\/06\/msc-degree-in-food-science-and-technology-2024-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MSc Degree in Food Science and Technology \u2013 2024\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Offered through
The Department of Food Science and Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/h3>\n\n

For whom:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is proud to be one of the leading academic establishments to produce Food Scientists and Food Technologist for the local and international food industry. The M.Sc. degree programme in Food Science and Technology is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of the employees in the public and private sector who are engaged in the food related industries.<\/p>\n\n

Degree programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This degree programme will enhance the knowledge on scientific aspects of food resources and their management for better utilization in the food business ventures. The duration of the degree programme is 2 years and it consists of course work, practical classes and a research study. Lectures and practical classes will be conducted in the weekends and Friday evening. The medium of instructions is English.<\/p>\n\n

Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Suitable candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university.<\/p>\n
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      1. B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as a subject,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. B.Sc. degree in Agriculture\/ Chemical Engineering\/ Nursing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Bachelor of Bio Systems Technology<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. M.B.B.S.\/ B.A.M.S \/ B.V.Sc.\/ Allied Health Sciences degree<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. Any other degree recognized by the University Grant Commission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                      Course fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                      The course fee is Rs. 450,000.00 (2 years) and needs to be paid in full prior to the commencement of the programme. In addition to the course fee, the registration fee (Rs. 5000.00), library fee (Rs. 5000.00), library deposit (Rs. 5000.00- refundable), science deposit (Rs 5000.00- refundable) and application fee (Rs. 2,000.00) have to be paid. Preference will be given to applicants that have been sponsored by the state and private sector or other organizations working in the food-related areas.<\/p>\n
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                      Application Closing Date: 24th<\/sup>\u00a0February 2024<\/mark><\/h4>\n
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                      How to apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                          1. Click on the \u201cApply Now\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button below or go to \u201cApplications<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u201d page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                              1. Select the Course \u201cMSc in Food Science & Technology\u201d and login with your email & NIC\/passport number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                  1. Enter your details and click on\u00a0Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                      1. You will see \u201cYou have successfully submitted your Application\u201d on a new web page.\u00a0Download<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0application & Bank pay slip<\/strong>\u00a0from this page.
                                        You can pay the application fee online via\u00a0Visa or Master Card<\/strong>\u00a0in LKR from this page by clicking the\u00a0\"\"\u00a0icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                        1. You can pay the application fee of\u00a0Rs. 2,000\/-\u00a0<\/strong>online only at this stage. If not, you have to visit a People\u2019s Bank physically and pay the application fee of\u00a0Rs. 2,000\/-<\/strong>to account number\u00a0053010005055<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                          Account Holder: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
                                          Bank & Branch: Peoples Bank, Gangodawila branch<\/p>\n
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