The Bachelor of Marine Science programme provides you with the skills to help create a sustainable future for the world’s oceans. You will gain access to stunning marine environments rich in biodiversity right on your doorstep. Become an expert in ocean systems by delving into a wide range of disciplines, including marine biology and ecology, oceanography, marine mapping, conservation, aquaculture, fisheries, and marine and coastal management.

At Royal Institute of Colombo, students are given the opportunity to pursue the first year of their degree in Sri Lanka, all from the comfort of their home, saving substantial costs. RIC ensures a smooth transition to Deakin Australia to complete the final two years.

  1. SLE115 Essential Skills in Bioscience 
  2. SLE111 Cells and Genes
  3. SLE133 Chemistry in our world
  4. SLE101 Environmental Techniques and Monitoring
  5. SLE102 Physical Geography
  6. SLE121 Environmental Sustainability
  7. SLE103 Ecology and Environment
  8. SLE128 Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change

Second- and third-year modules will be conducted at Deakin University, Australia (After successfully completing the modules in the first-year modules*)

Available majors to choose from, in the second and third years at Deakin University, Australia:

  • Ocean, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences 
  • Sustainable Marine Management

This qualification and experience will set you up for career success in a variety of areas including: 

  • oceanography
  • marine biochemistry and biotechnology
  • fisheries
  • remote sensing
  • marine biology and ecology
  • microbiology and genomics
  • mathematics or economics

This list is non-exhaustive

* Subject to the conditions that a satisfactory grade average is obtained for the units completed at RIC, relevant English Language requirement and student visa requirements are met. For more information on Deakin admission criteria, please refer to the Deakin international course guide.

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