Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition
The Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition (FLFN) has four Departments of study;
- Department of Food Science & Technology
- Department of Applied Nutrition
- Department of Livestock & Avian Sciences
- Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries
The Faculty has been offering BSc in Food Science & Nutrition degree since 2001. This degree programme in the combined disciplines of Food Science and Nutrition is the first of its kind in the Sri Lankan university system. Faculty offers BSc in Food Production & Technology Management from academic year 2008/09. Both degree programmes are offered in English medium with 4-year duration. The annual enrolment for the BSc Food Science & Nutrition degree programme is 100 students, whereas for the BSc Food Production & Technology Management, 50 students.
Two degree programmes of the Faculty have been designed to train graduates to meet the national needs for higher education in the relevant sectors. Faculty is committed to develop a strong research programme and outreach programmes which will contribute to the development of the food and nutrition sectors in Sri Lanka. The development of skills and knowledge necessary for the undergraduates to be self-employed in the relevant sectors is also a major consideration. FLFN is situated in an ideal environment with food & agribusiness, industrial and commercial activities. Apart from small and medium scale business even large establishments have started operation in the region in the recent past. Faculty has established links with national and regional industries, business establishments, research institutes and government and non-governmental organizations. Faculty has initiated several research activities with industry collaborations.
Vision “To be a Center of to achieve excellence and recognition in higher education, research and developing technologies in its mandated areas”
Mission “To produce graduates with knowledge skills and competence to meet urgent national needs in the important field of food and nutrition and to develop research and outreach activities”
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