Bachelor of Industrial Studies in Agriculture


The Open University of Sri Lanka

Nawala, Nugegoda 11222, Sri Lanka

  • Sector: Agriculture
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Full Time Duration: 4 Years
  • Degree Type: Bachelor
  • Awarding University: The Open University of Sri Lanka

Course Description

Those who have obtained Diploma in Agriculture from any recognized institution are eligible to register for the BIS programme. The programme will complement the training obtained at the diploma level by providing in-depth training on important areas related to the discipline. The students will also be given six months of first-hand experience on research at one of the agricultural research stations in Sri Lanka. Through this research project they will be trained in proposal writing, conducting research on their own and presenting the findings and dissemination. Minimum duration for this programme is four (04) years and it is an Honors degree


Entry Requirements

A person seeking admission to the programme leading to the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours in the specialisations in Apparel Production and Management, or Textile Manufacture or Fashion Design and Product Development shall be required to have,

obtained three passes in any stream, at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, Sri Lanka, in one sitting or,
completed the Certificate in Industrial Studies in Apparel technology offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka or,
completed the Advanced Certificate in Industrial Studies in Apparel Technology offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka or,
completed the Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka or
A person seeking admission to the programme leading to the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours in the specialisation in Agriculture shall be required to have,

obtained three passes from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture at the General Certificate in Education (Advanced Level) Examination, Sri Lanka in one sitting, or
completed foundation programme in Science offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka including Biology as a course or,
Secured an equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.


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