The Bachelor of Biosystems Technology Honours degree program offered by the Faculty of Computing and Technology at the University of Kelaniya is a four-year undergraduate program designed to produce skilled professionals for the bio-based product industry. This program aligns with national academic standards and focuses on integrating biological sciences with modern technology to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. The current student intake for this degree program is 75.

The BBST degree combines theoretical foundations with extensive practical training through laboratory classes, field sessions, industry-linked activities, and research-based learning. Students follow a broad curriculum during the first two years, covering core areas such as biological systems, chemistry, physics for biosystems, microbiology, scientific data handling, programming, and environmental technologies. From the third year onward, the program allows students to deepen their expertise through specialized course pathways: Biotechnology, Food Processing Technology, or Environmental Resource Technology, enabling them to develop advanced skills tailored to their career interests. A compulsory internship component provides students with professional experience in research institutes, technology-based companies, manufacturing industries, or environmental and agricultural sectors. The final year includes an independent research project in which students apply scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and technological innovation to address real-world problems.

The degree program emphasizes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and encourages students to become problem-solvers and lifelong learners. The medium of instruction and examination is English, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for both local and international career opportunities in the biosystems sector.

The areas of specialization currently on offer are: