
Start your UTS science journey from home
Start first year of your UTS science degree in Colombo
Are you still considering your university options after high school? Maybe you’re waiting on your A or O Level results, but don’t want to delay starting your degree?
UTS College Sri Lanka can help. Start first year of a prestigious University of Technology Sydney (UTS) science degree here, in the heart of Colombo. In just 12 months, you could be studying second year at the world-class UTS campus in Sydney, Australia.

Why start your science studies at UTS College Sri Lanka?
- Guaranteed entry into 2nd year UTS in Sydney, Australia
- Study the same subjects as first year UTS science students
- Highly personalised, interactive learning style
- Extensive support services and small classes
- Highly qualified, industry experienced teachers
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
A/L levels
1st year UTS at UTS College Sri Lanka
2nd and 3rd/4th year UTS in Sydney Australia
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 (Physics)

NEW Scholarships for July intake
UTS College Sri Lanka is celebrating its five-year anniversary with the launch of a NEW scholarship for our business, engineering, IT and science diplomas. This scholarship is valued at LKR 100,000.
Student review
Gayan Sampath Bambaradeniya
The program is well-structured and the classes helped me understand what to expect when I move to UTS in Australia. I also liked how the college created a comfortable and welcoming environment, making it easier for students to focus on their studies.
5 Reasons to Study Science With Us
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. ^Based on no more than two subject failures |
| 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
Semester 2 |
Registration fee: LKR 100,000
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.
^Based on no more than two subject failures
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
5 benefits of doing first year locally
1. More affordable. Save on first year tuition fees without compromising on the quality of your education.

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