The Bachelor of Forensic Science programme immerses students in the captivating realm of criminal investigation and scientific scrutiny. With a curriculum featuring pivotal courses such as Forensic Biology, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Data Analysis, and Forensic Chemistry, students acquire handson expertise in evidence gathering and evaluation. Graduates emerge prepared for a spectrum of professions including forensic analyst, crime scene investigator, and laboratory technician, poised to play vital roles in law enforcement agencies, government entities, and forensic laboratories.

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 bioscience
  • SLE111 Cells and genes
  • SLE133 Chemistry in our world
  • SIT191 Introduction to statistics and data analysis
  • SLE123 Physics for the life sciences
  • SLE155 Chemistry for the professional sciences
  • SLE103 Ecology and the environment
  • SLE132 Biology: Form and function

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

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

  • Forensic biology
  • Forensic chemistry

**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.

  • Forensic Scientist
  • Forensic DNA Analyst
  • Forensic Pathologist
  • Crime Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Technician in Forensic Science
  • Analytical chemist
  • Crime scene investigator Detective
  • Forensic toxicologist
  • Insurance Investigator

*This list is non-exhaustive

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