i. NVQ level 5 or 6 in the relevant technology are (Food Technology, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture Production Technology, Pot-Harvest Technology)
or
ii. Any other related diploma/equivalent qualification acceptable to the Academic Council of the University as mentioned below
- Diploma in Food Quality Management offered by the Sri Lanka Standard Institute
- Diploma in Laboratory Technology in Chemistry offered by the College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
- Higher National Diploma in public health offered by the Department of Health, Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous medicine
- Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Livestock offered by the Department of Animal Production and Health
- National Diploma in Teaching: Agriculture offered by the National Institute of Education
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience Exemptions may be granted in relevant modules after a proper evaluation for those who have NVQ level 6 or equivalent qualifications. Preference will be given to those applicants having post diploma industrial experience of at least one year.
Or
Qualified in GCE Advanced Level,Bio-Systems Technology, Biological Sciences
