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BSc Honours in Applied Microbiology

Offered by the Department of Plant Sciences

Honours Degree in Applied Microbiology offers a comprehensive, in-depth education in the field of microbiology, combining  foundational scientific knowledge with advanced technical training and interdisciplinary integration. This degree is designed to prepare students for high-impact careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and agricultural industries, environmental science, and beyond.

Coordinator

Dr. Surani S. Ediriweera
surani@pts.cmb.ac.lk

Entry Requirements

A GPA of 3.00 for BT courses (core courses offered by the Department of Plant Sciences within
first two years) and an overall GPA of 2.00 for all the courses offered in Levels I and II.

Course Modules

(L – No. of Lecture hours, P – No. of Practical hours)

LEVEL 3LEVEL 4
Course CodeCourse TitleCreditsNo. of HoursCourse CodeCourse TitleCreditsNo. of Hours
BT 3011Concepts in Plant Pathology215L 30PMC 4001Molecular Microbiology345L
BT 3078R-based biological data analysis (Optional)130PMC 4002Fermentation Technology230L
BT 3053Introduction to Bioinformatics215L 30PMC 4003Environmental Microbiology330L 30P
MC 3001Microbial Bioprospecting220L 20PMC 4004Quality Management in a Microbiology Laboratory230L
MC 3002Microbial Taxonomy115LBT 4125Post-harvest Technology220L 20P
MC 3003Microbial Ecology220L 20PMB 4003Molecular Evolution, Modeling and Computer-based Drug Designing330L 30P
MC 3004Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology215L 30PBT 4041Research Proposal Development130P
MC 3005Microbial Genetics115LBT 4042Scientific Communications110L 10P
MC 3006Plant Inspection and Quarantine115LBT 4047Bio-based Innovations and Entrepreneurship215L 30P
BT 3076Molecular Plant Pathology115LBT 4048Science Communication for the Public130P
BT 3163Techniques in Molecular Biology220L 20PMC 4005Assignment260P
BT 3167Phylogenetic Analysis (Optional)110L 10PMC 4006Research Project & Dissertation in Applied Microbiology8240P
MC 3007Food Microbiology220L 20P    
MC 3008Virology230L    
MC 3009Medical and Veterinary Microbiology220L 20P    
MC 3010Space Microbiology115L    
MC 3011GMOs and GMFs230L    
MC 3012Industrial Microbiology230L    
CH 3076Microbiology in Pharmacy230L