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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct name of the degree program offered by the Department of Biosystems Technology?

Bachelor of Biosystems Technology Honors Degree (BBST Honours)

What is the duration of the degree program?

04 years

What are the areas of study offered by the department?

  1. Agriculture and Environmental Technology (AET)
  2. Food Processing Technology (FPT)
  3. Industrial Biosystems Technology (IBST)

What is the SLQF level of the BBST degree program?

SLQF 06

Does the Department offer vocational diplomas and training programs?

The BST Department is currently offering two vocational diplomas:

Diploma in Cosmetic Technology

and Diploma in Industrial Food processing Technolog

What is the duration of the Internship/Industrial Training program?

06 months

What are the main fields of research conducted by the BST Department?

The research program of the BST department cover a wide spectrum of areas, including Agriculture Sciences, Environmental Sustainability, Marine Bioresources, Food Processing Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Phytotechnology, Food and Nutrition, Crop production Technology, Urban Agriculture, Postharvest technology, Molecular Diagnostics of Plant Diseases, Fungal Biotechnology, Molecular Systematics of Pathogenic Fungi, Antiobesity activities of the  Medicinal plants, Nanomaterials, Biopolymers, Environmental Remediation, Carbon Capture, and Natural Products

Are there any possibilities for BST graduates to peruse their higher studies?

Yes, a wide range of opportunities will be available for BST graduates to enroll in Master or PhD programs both locally and internationally.

Who is an Agriculture technologist?

Agriculture technologist gets the chance to approach a vast area of technologies used in the Agriculture sector. They would find solutions through different innovative ideas and are equipped with in-depth hands-on experience in many individual and group mini-projects throughout the three years of specialization. Moreover, the Agricultural technologist paves his/her pathway and moulds him/herself through reaching out to the actual farming community and experience gained therein. 

What are the possible fields of the industries that AET students will be placed in during their training? What are the major internship industry places available for the AET students?

Internship opportunities are available in Agriculture Technology, Agriculture Engineering, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Organic Farming, Livestock and Animal Farming, Environmental Technology related industries and research institutions.

What are the career opportunities available for AET graduates?

AET graduates can find themselves in one of the following professions:

  • Agriculture/Environmental Technologist
  • Managers and executives in the industry (production/quality assurance/ R&D)
  • Researchers
  • University academics
  • Agro-Product developers
  • Consultants
  • Job opportunities in the government sector (teacher, executive, director, research scientist etc.)
  • Agriculturists
  • Marketing/brand managers
  • Entrepreneurs

What are the major Food Processing Technologies available for FPT students in the Department?

FPT curriculum consists of Technology Practicals and Technology Workshops modules in the 2nd and 3rd year Degree program.

These modules enable the FPT undergraduates to get hands-on experience, working with high technological, modern equipment and fabricating their innovative project ideas.

What are the major internship industry places available for the AET students?

Industrial placement opportunities are available in Food Processing industries, including beverage processing, dairy products processing, fish and meat processing, bakery and confectionery products processing, oil processing, fruit and vegetable processing, food microbiology, and food regulatory bodies. Interns will also be placed in Private and Government Research Institutes.

What are the career opportunities available for FPT graduates?

FPT graduates can find themselves in one of the following professions:

 

  • Food technologist 
  • Managers and executives in the industry (production/quality assurance/ R&D)
  • Food analysts 
  • Researchers
  • University academics
  • Product developers
  • Consultants
  • Job opportunities in the government sector (teacher, executive, director, research scientist etc.)
  • Microbiologist
  • Marketing/brand managers
  • Entrepreneurs

What kind of hands-on experience will be offered for IBST students?

  • Tissue/Cell Culture
  • PCR (polymerase chain reactions)
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Western Blot
  • ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) 
  • Molecular (Gene) Cloning
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Cell-Based Assays
  • Karl Fischer titration
  • Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques
  • Mass Spectrometry

What are the major internship industry places available for the AET students?

Internship opportunities are available in Biotechnology and Life Science, Cosmetics, Health Care, Herbal Care, Pharmaceutical, Marine and Aqua Products, Bioprocess and Agro products related industries. Internship placements are also available in Private and Government Biotech Research Institution.

What are the career opportunities available for IBST graduates?

IBST graduates can find themselves in one of the following professions:

  • Biosystesm Technologists in Biotechnology related industries
  • Managers and executives in the industry (production/quality assurance/ R&D)
  • Researchers
  • University academics
  • Bioproduct developers
  • Technical consultants
  • Job opportunities in the government sector (teacher, executive, director, research scientist etc.)
  • Biotechnologists
  • Marketing/brand managers
  • Entrepreneurs

What type of services available in the Department for outsiders?

Instrumentation and Analytical Services, Consultations and outreach activities related to Biosystems Technology, Workshops for Advanced Level School Teachers, Professionals, Certificate and Diploma courses