BSC ENGINEERING HONOURS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Approved by Ministry of Higher Education – OFFERED BY NSBM
Duration - 4 Years (Full time)
The BSc Engineering Honours in Civil Engineering (SLQF Level 6) at NSBM Green University is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice in civil engineering through a rigorous and industry-relevant curriculum. Aligned with the standards and graduate attributes specified in the Accreditation Manual for Engineering Degree Programmes of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and the principles of the Washington Accord, the programme develops graduates who are technically competent, professionally ethical, socially responsible, and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities required to contribute effectively from the very beginning of their careers. The programme aims to produce career-ready civil engineers who can successfully bridge the transition from academia to industry while contributing to the sustainable development of Sri Lanka and the global community.
The programme embraces a philosophy of holistic engineering education that integrates rigorous technical knowledge with professional skills, ethical responsibility, and an understanding of the social and environmental context in which engineers operate.
Students progress from strong foundations in engineering science in the early years to advanced design, research, and specialised study in the final year. The curriculum places equal emphasis on analytical rigour, practical competence, and design creativity, including key areas such as structural engineering, earthquake engineering, geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure development. Two rounds of industrial training and a two-week survey camp ensure that classroom learning is firmly grounded in real-world professional experience.
Our graduates are expected not merely to apply textbook knowledge but to think critically, communicate effectively, lead teams, and commit to lifelong professional development, attributes consistent with the expectations of the Washington Accord and the broader global engineering community.
KEY FEATURES
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Offered by the NSBM Green University, in a world-class setting in terms of infrastructure and facilities, atmosphere and academic faculty.
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Up to date, carefully designed Syllabus, considering both local and global Engineering landscape and aligned to IEEE/ACM curriculum guidelines for Computer Engineering published in 2016.
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Dedicated internal faculty with doctoral qualifications, who are engaged in internationally significant research, creating, developing industry relevant applications and solutions.
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Opportunity to development of communication and professional skills essential for employment.
The BSc Engineering Honours in Civil Engineering (SLQF Level 6) at NSBM Green University is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice in civil engineering through a rigorous and industry-relevant curriculum. Aligned with the standards and graduate attributes specified in the Accreditation Manual for Engineering Degree Programmes of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and the principles of the Washington Accord, the programme develops graduates who are technically competent, professionally ethical, socially responsible, and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities required to contribute effectively from the very beginning of their careers. The programme aims to produce career-ready civil engineers who can successfully bridge the transition from academia to industry while contributing to the sustainable development of Sri Lanka and the global community.
The programme embraces a philosophy of holistic engineering education that integrates rigorous technical knowledge with professional skills, ethical responsibility, and an understanding of the social and environmental context in which engineers operate.
Students progress from strong foundations in engineering science in the early years to advanced design, research, and specialised study in the final year. The curriculum places equal emphasis on analytical rigour, practical competence, and design creativity, including key areas such as structural engineering, earthquake engineering, geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure development. Two rounds of industrial training and a two-week survey camp ensure that classroom learning is firmly grounded in real-world professional experience.
Our graduates are expected not merely to apply textbook knowledge but to think critically, communicate effectively, lead teams, and commit to lifelong professional development, attributes consistent with the expectations of the Washington Accord and the broader global engineering community.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
In line with the Washington Accord Graduate Attribute Profile, graduates of the BSc Engineering Honours in Civil Engineering will have the demonstrated ability to:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, and civil engineering fundamentals to solve complex engineering problems.
- Identify, formulate, and analyse complex problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles with holistic consideration for sustainable development.
- Design creative solutions and systems that address public health, safety, whole-life cost, net-zero carbon, and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems using research methods, including design of experiments, data analysis, and synthesis of information.
- Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering IT tools — including prediction and modelling — to complex engineering challenges.
- Evaluate sustainable development impacts on society, the economy, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment.
- Apply ethical principles, commit to professional norms, adhere to relevant laws, and demonstrate an understanding of diversity and inclusion.
- Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse, multidisciplinary, and distributed team environments.
- Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities — through reports, design documentation, and presentations — accounting for cultural and language differences.
- Apply engineering management and economic decision-making principles to lead projects and teams in multidisciplinary environments.
- Demonstrate the preparation and ability for independent and lifelong learning, adaptability to emerging technologies, and critical thinking amid technological change.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
Year 1
Engineering Fundamentals Year
- Programming Fundamentals
- Communication Skill Development
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechanics of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics-I and II
- Engineering Materials
- Building Materials and Technology
- Engineering Geomatics-I
- Fluid Mechanics-I
- Structural Mechanics
- Soil Mechanics and Geology-I
Year 2
Core Engineering Sciences
- Construction Planning and Cost Estimation
- Engineering Geomatics-II
- Fluid Mechanics-II
- Soil Mechanics and Geology-II
- Structural Analysis-I
- Engineering Mathematics-III and IV
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Ethics and Industrial Law
- Construction Technology
- Design of Steel Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Structural Analysis-II
- Industrial Training (12 Weeks)
Year 3
Advanced Civil Engineering Design
- Construction Management
- Design of Concrete Structures-I and II
- Engineering Hydrology
- Environmental Engineering-I and II
- Geotechnical Engineering Design
- Transportation Engineering
- Engineering and Socioeconomic Impact (E)
- Marketing and Business Economics (E)
- Design of Timber and Masonry Structures
- Highway Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering Design
- Survey Camp (02 Weeks)
- Industrial Training (12 Weeks)
Year 4
Specialization, Research & Professional Capstone
- Comprehensive Design Project
- Research Project
- Management Skill Development
- Bridge Engineering (E)
- Computational Geotechnical Engineering (E)
- Irrigation Engineering (E)
- Highway Construction and Maintenance Management (E)
- Building Engineering (E)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment (E)
- Engineer in Society (E)
- Psychology for Engineering (E)
- History and Development of Engineering (E)
- Coastal Engineering (E)
- Computational Mechanics (E)
- Sustainable Design and Construction (E)
- Advanced Foundation Engineering (E)
- Design of Large Structures (E)
- Traffic Engineering (E)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
A/L’s two “C” passes and one “S” pass in Physical Science stream (Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) in a single sitting & ‘Credit pass’ for O/L English, or equivalent foreign qualification
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IESL Associate Membership Eligibility Criteria
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Minimum of two “C” passes and one “S” pass in GCE Advanced Level (Local) in the Physical Science Stream (Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
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Minimum of two “B” passes and one “C” pass in GCE Advanced Level (Cambridge or Edexcel) covering in Mathematics/Further mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
- Year 1 - 800,000 LKR
- Year 2 - 800,000 LKR
- Year 3 - 800,000 LKR
- Year 4 - 800,000 LKR
- Registration Fee - 10,000 LKR
- Library Fee - 5,000 LKR
Note: Minimum qualification of three “S” passes is required to follow a Degree program as per the UGC and Ministry of Higher Education
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COURSE FEE
The fee for each semester is 450,000 LKR
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Structural and Earthquake Design Engineers
- Smart Infrastructure, BIM and Digital Engineers
- Geotechnical, Dam Safety and Tunnel Engineers
- Transportation, Highway and Airport Infrastructure Engineers
- Bridge, Railway and Urban Infrastructure Design Engineers
- Sustainable and Green Building Engineers
- Coastal, Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineers
- Construction, Project and Building Services Engineers
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineers
- Disaster Mitigation and Forensic Engineers