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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2008/2009
Applications are invited for entry in September 2008 from suitably qualified persons who wish to pursue the following higher degree programmes: -
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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
& EDUCATION
MPhil/PhD Programmes (full-time/part-time)
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| COMMUNICATION
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CULTURAL STUDIES |
| ENGLISH |
FRENCH |
| HISTORY |
LIBRARY STUDIES |
| LINGUISTICS
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PHILOSOPHY |
| SPANISH |
THEOLOGY |
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| MASTER OF ARTS
(full-time/part-time) |
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| COMMUNICATION
FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE* |
| COMMUNICATION STUDIES (part-time only) |
ENGLISH |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE |
HERITAGE STUDIES |
| HISTORY |
PHILOSOPHY |
| LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES** (MA) |
LINGUISTICS*** |
| MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES** (MLIS)
THEOLOGY |
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*for January 2009
**The MLIS are for graduates with a first degree in any other discipline and no prior knowledge in Library & Information Studies. The MA-LIS is for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Studies. Both the full-time and part-time programmes are offered during the day only .
***MA (part-time) LINGUISTICS (Summer) courses will be offered full time during July – August 2005. Students coming into this programme are expected to be available during the months of July – August over three summers.
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MASTER OF ARTS (part-time only)
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TRANSLATION STUDIES (SPANISH & FRENCH) |
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| MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) |
The School of Education invites applicants with a first degree (at least an Upper Second Class Honours) and teacher training, for the programme leading to the MEd on a part-time basis. Applicants with a Lower Second Class or pass degree will be considered only in exceptional cases where the candidate's professional experience and performance suggest further intellectual development. |
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| CURICULUM DEVELOPMENT |
LITERACY STUDIES (Self-Financed) |
| LANGUAGE EDUCATION |
MODERN LANAGUAGE (SPANISH) EDUCATION |
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MEd ON LINE |
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| EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION |
EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT |
| LEADERSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
MA STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION |
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT)* – Tracks 1 and 3 only.
Track 1 will train participants to prepare students for CXC, CAPE and advanced Level examinations in the area of specialization. Track 3 will train participants to deliver general training programmes in the non-formal and private education sectors.
This offering will be available to holders of an honours degree at the Bachelor's level. At the end of the first year of this programme, candidates will have the option of terminating and will receive the Graduate Diploma in Education. Persons who opt to complete the second year will be awarded the Master of Arts in Teaching.
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| FACULTY OF MEDICAL
SCIENCES (full-time/part-time) |
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DEPARTMENT OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
The following courses are offered on a full-time/part-time basis:
MPhil/PhD programmes in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Diabetology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Physiology.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY
Master in Public Health, MPH in Health Education, Health Promotion, MPhil/PhD in Public Health and MSc Family Medicine (mainly by Distance Education) and DM degree in Family Medicine.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
DM in Medicine, PhD and MD (research only).
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
MSc, MPhil, PhD, DM (Medical Microbiology) degrees and MD (research only).
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY/CHILD HEALTH
DM in Paediatrics, DM in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and MD (research only). Courses commence on July 1, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
DM in Pathology with Anatomical Pathology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, General Pathology as subspecialties and MD (research only). Courses commence on July 1, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, RADIOLOGY, ANAESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE
DM degrees in General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Anaesthesia & Intensive Care and MD (research only). Courses commence on July 1, 2008.
MSc Sports Medicine.
THE UWI SCHOOL OF NURSING
The following Master of Science (Nursing) degree programmes are offered on a full-time/part-time basis:
MScN specializing in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
TROPICAL MEDICINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MSc, MPhil and PhD degrees in Nutrition. These programmes provide training in the theoretical and practical aspects of human nutrition, with special reference to the problems and needs of the Caribbean . The programmes are open to graduates with a Bachelor's degree in biological science, or in chemistry or other subjects acceptable to the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
The MSc Epidemiology Programme accepts graduates in medicine and dentistry and persons with Bachelor's degrees (with second class honours or higher) in health sciences, pure applies sciences or social sciences. In addition to the fundamentals of epidemiology and biostatistics, the programme includes training in infectious disease epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, health services research, ethics and data management. |
FACULTY OF PURE
AND APPLIED SCIENCES
The following programmes are offered on a full-time/part-time
basis:
MPhil and PhD Programmes |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT |
GEOGRAPHY |
| GEOLOGY |
MATHEMATICS |
| MARINE SCIENCES |
COMPUTER SCIENCE |
| OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH |
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| ENVIRONMENETAL BIOLOGY |
OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH |
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Areas include: Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, environmental Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular Plant Pathology, Molecular Plant Virology, Micropagation of Medical Plants and Herbs.
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CHEMISTRY
Areas include: Bauxite/Alumina Chemistry, Catalysis, Chemical Education, Computer-assisted Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Food Chemistry, Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms, Metal Organic Framework Materials, Microbial Chemistry, Molecular Structure and Phase Transition  , Nanomolecules, Natural Products, Nitrovasodilator Studies, Nutrient Pollution, Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Catalysis, Pesticide Degradation, Physical Chemistry of Interfaces, Pollution Chemistry, Quantum-dots, Structural Inorganic Chemistry, Structure and Properties of Electrochemical Interfaces, Supramolecular Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Ultratrace Organic Toxin Analysis.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Areas include: Parallel and Distributed Computing, Complex Systems Modelling, Real-Time Simulation, Component Based Software Engineering, Software Visualisation, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology.
LIFE SCIENCES (BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY)
Areas include: Biodiversity and Conservaton, Coral Reef Ecology, Entomology and Pest Management, Environmental Biology, Fish Biology, and Freshwater Ecology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forest Ecology, Horticulture, Marine Ecology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Physiology and Experimental Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology, Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, Virology.
MATHEMATICS
Areas include: Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Stochastic Differential and Difference Equations and Applications, Mathematical Physics.
PHYSICS
Areas include: Climate Studies; Lightening studies, Agri-Physics, Wind energy, Photo-voltaic energy, Communications, Global Positioning System Studies. |
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MSc Programmes |
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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Tropical Ecosystems Assessment & Management
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MATHEMATICS
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PLANT PRODUCTION & PROTECTION
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
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MSc OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH |
| MSc AQUATIC SCIENCES |
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*for January/March 2008
**for January 2007 |
Diploma Programmes |
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| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
PLANT PRODUCTION |
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES
MPhil and PhD degrees are offered in the Departments of GOVERNMENT, SALISES and SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK.
MSc Programmes
(Full-time and Part-time)
MPHIL/PHD
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ECONOMICS |
MSc Economics with specializations in: Financial Economics, Monetary Economics, International Economics, Economic Development and Game Theory.
International Economics & International Law provides students with the skills necessary for economic analysis of international trade issues, an understanding of the principles and practice of international law and exposure to recent developments in international trade policy and theory. |
| GOVERNMENT |
With options in Public Administration, Comparative Politics/Political Theory and International Relations. |
| Sociology, Pshycology, and Social Welfare |
MSc Sociology with options in Sociology of Development, Social Policy and Social
AND Anthropology. (Persons without relevant Sociology undergraduate courses may be required to do the Diploma in Sociology to qualify) . |
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Master of Social Work (MSW) with specializations in Administration and Management of Human Services; Clinical Social Work Practice; Community Organization and Policy Practice; or an Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice degree where students can select courses to suit their needs across more than one Field of Specialization. (Persons with an undergraduate degree from another discipline other than social work would not qualify for acceptance into this programme. They would be required to do the undergraduate Diploma in Social Work following which they may apply for admission to the graduate programme) . All applications must include a resumé.
PART-TIME ONLY
MSc Demography
MSc in Human Resource Development
FULL-TIME ONLY
MSc Applied Psychology
MSc in Clinical Psychology
(offered jointly with the Dept. of Community Health & Psychiatry) |
MANAGEMENT
STUDIES |
MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management
MSc National Security & Strategic Studies
MSc Accounting
PART-TIME ONLY
MSc Computer-Based Management Information Systems
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| MONA SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS |
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Full/time/Part-time Evenings/Part-time Sundays only
Concentrations in Banking & Finance, General Management, Public Sector Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business
and Management Information Systems
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA )
Electives in Banking & Finance, General Management, Public Sector Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business and Management Information Systems
MSc in Telecommunication Policy & Technology Management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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| SIR ARTHUR LEWIS INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL & ECONOMIC STUDIES
MSc in Economic Development Policy or Social Policy or Governance and Public Policy.
Phil/PhD in Social Development Policy or Governance and Public Policy or Economic Development Policy or Regional Integration.
CENTRE FOR GENDER & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
MSc/MPhil/PhD in Gender & Development Studies
Persons without relevant undergraduate courses will be required to do three (3) qualifying courses.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the above mentioned graduate programmes must satisfy the general University Regulations governing admission to a Higher Degree and should possess an Honours degree.
The norm for admission to the MPhil is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree. Applicants with an Honours classification of Second Class (Lower Division) will require a special recommendation by the Head of Department and may require sitting a qualifying examination.
TAUGHT MASTER'S DEGREE
The minimum requirement for admission to a taught master's degree shall normally be a Lower Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent. You should also see specific Departmental requirements.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
All application forms must be submitted online using websites: www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad or www.uwimona.edu.jm .
- Graduates should request degree granting institutions, other than UWI, to forward their official transcript directly to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, Mona Campus as soon as possible.
- References, statements of intent, and all other relevant documents must be submitted to the Office of Graduates Studies and Research at the time of application. Applications will not be considered without the relevant documents.
- The deadline for the receipt of completed application forms is January 31, 2008.
- Final year students are advised to apply for entry to the programme of their choice before January 31 deadline.
- Details of all programmes are available from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica , W.I, Cave Hill , Barbados or St. Augustine , Trinidad .
- Each Applicant is allowed to apply to only one programme offered by The University of the West Indies in any one year.
- All accompanying documents must be submitted to the relevant campus.
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