Bachelor of Education in Bio Systems Technology

B.Ed

Bachelor of Education in Bio Systems Technology

Award

B.Ed

Duration

3 Academic Years

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Campus

University of Vocational Technology

Faculty/Provider

Faculty of Education

Start Date

2026
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The Bachelor of Education in Bio Systems Technology is a degree that covers 50% Education component and 50% Technology subjects in the field of Bio Systems Technology, including food science, agriculture, nutrition, and related applied sciences.

The degree programme aims at producing quality technology teachers/instructors with the power to effectively handle the challenges emerged in modern classrooms. It is designed to ensure instructors possess the knowledge and skills of managing new technology before disseminating it in the classrooms.

MOE
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
UGC
Approved by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act
IAU
Member International Association of Universities (IAU)

3 Years

Week Day

3 Years

Week End

Duration

  • Offered as a weekday and weekend programme for NVQ students
  • G.C.E. (A/L) students enrolled only for the weekday programme
  • A/L enrollment is subject to vacancy availability after NVQ students
  • Based on innovations in teaching-learning Methodology

Special Remarks

The programme focuses on technical educational reforms and the necessity to promote high standards in education through flexibility and effectiveness in classroom and practical sessions.

Career Opportunities

  • - Technology Teacher
  • - Technical Instructor
  • - Educational Administrator
  • - Managerial Roles in Education
  • - Educational Researcher
  • - Curriculum Developer

Teaching & Learning

The programme is based on innovations in teaching-learning Methodology and is designed to familiarize teacher students with the qualities that good teachers possess.

Key Learning Approaches Include:

  • Active Learner Instruction
  • Performance-based Instruction
  • ICT-integrated Resource Management
  • Classroom Practical Sessions
  • Task-based Learning from Personal Experience
  • Research-based Instruction

Skills Development Focus:

  • High-quality instructional delivery
  • ICT for instructional resources
  • Work ethics and desirable attitudes
  • Administrative and managerial skills
  • Research skills
  • Expertise in Bio Systems Technology fields

The degree focuses on developing teacher students who can conduct classroom teaching and practical sessions with flexibility, focusing on both personal and vicarious experience in teaching.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission to the programme on the standard route are:

Accepted Qualifications

  • Relevant Technology Field

Fees

Information about Fees will be provided soon. Please contact the admissions office for more details.
Course Outline
Semester 1
Core Modules
  • Philosophical & Sociological Base of Education6
  • Principles of Education4
  • Communication Skills I3
  • Application of Environment Science6
  • Mathematics for Food Technology4
  • Introduction to Floriculture4
  • Introduction to Horticulture4
Semester 2
Core Modules
  • Educational Psychology6
  • Simple Instructional Media3
  • Communication Skills II3
  • Business Statistics3
  • Introduction to Aquaculture4
  • Fundamentals of Human Nutrition4
  • Food Chemistry3
  • Food Microbiology3

Facilities

Food Technology Laboratory

Food Technology Laboratory

Equipped for food analysis, food microbiology, and food processing practical sessions.

Teaching & Learning Laboratory

Teaching & Learning Laboratory

Equipped for practicing active learner and performance-based instruction techniques.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Education in Bio Systems Technology is designed to enable graduates to deliver high-quality instruction and maintain instructional resources using ICT. It promotes professional development and higher levels of expertise in Bio Systems Technology fields.

Key features related to recognition and professional alignment include:
  • Balanced 50/50 Education and Technology curriculum
  • Focus on modern classroom challenges
  • Alignment with technical educational reforms
  • Development of better work ethics and attitudes
  • Integration of instructional resource updates

Graduates are prepared to enter the education sector as skilled instructors capable of managing evolving technological advances within the classroom.

Staff

Ms. Y.S. Manathunge

Ms. Y.S. Manathunge

Senior Lecturer Gr. II (Head of Department)

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CampusUniversity of Vocational Technology
AwardB.Ed
Study ModeWeek Day / Week End
Start Date2026

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