Subjects offered in the Postgraduate Diploma

Semester 1

Introduction to Global Trade, food safety, animal health and plant health Food of plant origin, their safety spoilage and pro tection to ensure food safety Food of animal origin, their safety, spoilage and protection to ensure food safety Food chemistry – safe application of chemicals Food microbiology – spoilage and safety issues tures needed for a global food industry and the global competitiveness.

The Postgraduate Diploma program, is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education by gazette notice No 2002/72 dated 20 January 2017. It is conducted in collaboration of the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka, and its twin body Sri Lanka Food Processors Association is committed to develop the future technical leaders of the industry through a curriculum addressing modern global concepts, away from the traditional subject focused training. Science of food safety and risk management

Semester 2

Food sampling and analysis Food plant sanitation and hygiene Food quality management systems Local and international food laws, regulations and guidelines Food inspection for quality and safety

Application for the two-semester Postgraduate Diploma, to be conducted during the weekends, for the convenience of those employed in the food industry and other related organizations will be received now. The applications will be entertained by the Horizon Campus till 10th February2017 and the program begins in early March 2017.

Interested parties in the said field can obtain further information by visiting www.horizoncampus.edu.lk or by contact 0114 365 555, 0716 623 623 or visit Horizon Campus at Malabe.