The Inauguration Ceremony of the very first batch of Diploma in Cosmetic Technology (Intake 2023/2024), offered by the Department of Biosystems Technology, was successfully held on 27th of May, 2023 at the Ven. Sri Soratha Auditorium, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Prof. Nimal Punyasiri, the chair professor of Biochemistry at the Institute of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo delivered the Keynote speech. Prof. Nilmini Liyanage, the Dean, Faculty of Technology, Dr. Dhanushka Udayanga, Head- Department of Biosystems Technology, Dr. Kaushalya Abeysekera, Coordinator of the Diploma also addressed the gathering. Eng. Raviprasad de Mel, Head of the Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, visiting lecturers, other academics at the Department of Biosystems Technology, and diploma candidates participated in the event.
Being the only diploma in Cosmetic Technology offered by a government university in Sri Lanka, this SLQF level 03 course is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge on all aspects related to cosmetic science and the manufacturing of cosmetic products which provide added advantage for small and medium-scale cosmetic and beauty entrepreneurs, cosmeticians, cosmetologists, beauticians, Ayurvedic medical practitioners, university students, or anyone interested in pursuing a career related to the Cosmetic industry.
