The Bachelor of Science programme presents a comprehensive journey through the natural sciences, encompassing biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and mathematics. Students dive deep into fundamental principles and methodologies, blending hands-on laboratory work with theoretical study to cultivate critical thinking and analytical prowess. Equipped with this versatile skill set, graduates embark on diverse career paths in research, education, healthcare, environmental science, and technology, poised to make significant contributions to society’s understanding and progress in the realm of science.

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 page 28

*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 

  • Animal biology
  • Cell biology
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry and material science
  • Environmental science
  • Genomics
  • Geography
  • Human biology
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Plant biology

**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.

  • Computational Biologist
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Process Chemist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Geographic Researcher
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Laboratory Scientist
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer
  • Quality Assurance Officer

*This list is non-exhaustive

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