The Bachelor of Environmental Science programme explores the relationships between ecosystems, society, and policy. Courses include Environmental Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Climate Change Policy, Marine Science, and Sustainable Resource Management. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental consulting, conservation science, urban planning, and policy advising, contributing to government, non-profits, and businesses.

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.

  • Applicant must hold at least 7 points* (from a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 A/L subjects) at Advanced Level (National) or 6 points* (from a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 A/L subjects) at Advanced Level (London) in the science stream.
  • Students who do not meet this requirement, refer RIC – Deakin Foundation Programme
  • *To calculate A/L (UK) points: A*/ A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
    *To calculate A/L (Sri Lanka) points: A=5, B=4, C=3, S=2

Compulsory modules conducted by RIC

  • SLE115 Essential skills in Bio-Science
  • SLE111 Cells and Genes
  • SLE133 Chemistry in Our World
  • SLE101 Environmental Techniques and Monitoring
  • SLE102 Physical Geography
  • SLE121 Environmental Sustainability
  • SLE103 Ecology and the Environment
  • SLE128 Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change

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

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

  • Bachelor of Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
  • Bachelor of Marine Science. This has two majors
    • Ocean, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
    • Sustainable Marine Management

**Subject to the conditions of achieving a satisfactory overall weighted average mark (as decided by the Faculty) for the units completed at RIC, meeting the relevant English Language requirement and student visa requirements. For more information on Deakin admission criteria, please refer to the Deakin international course guide.

  • Amenity horticulturist
  • Commercial horticulturist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental educational officer
  • Environmental manager
  • Genetic counsellor
  • Marine Biologist
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Park ranger
  • Recycling officer
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Wildlife Officer
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Environmental Health Officer

*This list is non-exhaustive

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