Science degree

Why UTS science?

• Learn in world-class science facilities including the ‘Super Lab’ (one of only three in Australia) and our own Forensic Science Crime Scene Simulation Lab
• Connect with more than 150 UTS science industry partners, including GE Healthcare, KPMG, Agilent Technologies, and CSIRO
• Join a faculty with an impressive research profile in areas such as climate change
• Benefit from practice-based learning including internships, fields trips, and clinical work
• Located in Sydney’s largest start up precinct – interact with science entrepreneurs

How it works

• Study first year of your UTS science degree with a Diploma of Science at UTS College Sri Lanka
• During your first year, you’ll receive extensive academic support to help you adjust from high school to university-level study
• After completing your first year in Sri Lanka, you’ll move to Sydney, Australia to complete the remainder of your UTS science degree

What science majors will it lead me to?

• Advanced Science (Pharmaceuticals)
• Advanced Science (Pre-medicine)
• Advanced Science (Quantum Technology)
• Environmental Biology
• Forensic Science
• Marine Biology and Climate Change
• Medical Science (Medical and Health-related Sciences)
• Medical Science (Pathology)
• Molecular Biotechnology
• Science (Biotechnology/Medical Science)
• Science (Chemistry)
• Science (Environmental Sciences)
• Science (Flexible)
• Science (Mathematics)
• Science (Physics)

Course snapshot

2 semesters

Name of course - Diploma of Science

CRICOS code - 070302F

Duration - 8 months (2 semesters)

Tuition fee - Course fee: LKR 950,000

Registration fee: LKR 100,000

Entry requirements

Academic

Local A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade or London A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade.

English

O/L English or A/L English C pass or

IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or

UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.

Age requirement

Minimum age requirement of 17 at time of commencement.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.

UTS articulation

After successful completion of a diploma students will receive guaranteed^ entry into the second year of a UTS science degree.

Mode of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.

Subjects

Life science stream subjects:

Semester 1

• Nature and Evolution
• Academic & Technical Communication
• Chemistry 1
• Scientific Perspectives of Global Issues
• Cell Biology and Genetics

Semester 2

• Chemistry 2
• Molecular Biology
• Design, Data, and Decisions
• Human Anatomy and Physiology