The B.Sc. is designed to be completed in three academic years. Students who did not matriculate at Level I (introductory level) can spend an extra year taking preliminary courses; their programme would be four (4) years long.
The B.Sc. is designed to be completed in three academic years. Students who did not matriculate at Level I (introductory level) can spend an extra year taking preliminary courses; their programme would be four (4) years long.
Yes. Students from a community college or with an Associate Degree in Chemistry can do a chemistry major in 2 years. Some community and other colleges offer courses equivalent to the Department’s Level I courses. Students who successfully complete these courses, with a good GPA, may be admitted to Level II and can complete their programme in two (2) years. These applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis for advanced placement.
The programme is designed to take 2, 3 or 5 years. Students who intend to do a PhD, typically register for the MPhil programme and then transfer to the PhD programme. Completion of the degree is dependent on many factors and students who are able to hit the ground running may take less time and those with more challenging/demanding research, may take a longer time.
Yes. If you successfully completed all of the level 1 chemistry courses in your first year, you may switch to a chemistry major at the beginning of your second year and complete the required courses at the end of your third year. Please speak with an Undergraduate coordinator/lecturer about course selections.
Please see the FST Admission requirements at Entry Requirements | The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica . Students must have successfully completed CSEC Chemistry (or its equivalent) to be admitted into the 4-year programme or must have successfully completed both units of CAPE Chemistry (or its equivalent) to be admitted into the 3-year programme. Additionally, a good mathematics background is also important.
Yes, provided that there is no overlap in the required courses, since a course cannot be counted twice.
Yes. You may visit the International Students Office to enquire about the available opportunities.
The University has outlined requirements for the award of degrees. Generally, for First Class Honours a GPA of 3.60 and above is required but there are other conditions to be met. Please consult your student handbook
Admission to the University’s medical programme is very competitive. Your best chance into the programme is to gain A’s in your chemistry courses. The Faculty of Medical Sciences has its own matriculation requirements with which you should become familiar. Students may transfer at the end of the preliminary year or introductory year.
Alternatively, students may apply to medical school after completing the chemistry degree.
Yes. Graduates from our department have worked and studied in many countries.
Yes. The University of the West Indies has received, and maintained, institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica.
On the Academic Staff page there is information on the various research areas in the department; you could start there. Additionally, if you have interest in the content taught in one or more of your courses then you could speak to your lecturer about your research interest.
Faculty members are always looking for talented students to support their research. You could make an appointment to meet with the faculty member whose work interests you.
The University accepts applications to graduate programmes throughout the year. However, most graduate programmes ask that applications for the upcoming academic year be submitted as early as January of the calendar year of entry.
Currently, there are no faculty advisors assigned by the faculty office. Academic advising is provided in the week prior to the start of each semester. Students can request academic advising outside of this dedicated period through appointments with specific lecturers.
In some years, the department offers a Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) programme for Level I students. Ask at the office about availability of the PLTL programme. The UWI’s Office of Student Services & Development has
an Academic Support Unit that provides tutoring support.
Successfully completing courses is important for satisfying the requirements of a major and the award of your degree, including class of degree. There are several options available after failing courses, including re-sitting the course in summer school. You are advised to speak with an advisor to find your best option.
Students who have failed a chemistry course may be permitted to re-sit the course during summer. Non-chemistry courses are available from other faculties for persons in need of additional credits.
You can do a maximum of 12 credits.
Several bursaries, grants and scholarships are offered through the Office of Student Financing annually. Visit the office to learn of all available financing options for which you qualify.
Limited employment/internship opportunities exist for students in the department. You can submit a request with a copy of your resume to the department (mona-chemistry@uwi.edu). The University operates a
Placement & Career Services centre that assists students in finding employment
Yes. Jamaican chemists have done groundbreaking work. We invite you to explore FIWI Science and read about notable Jamaican chemists such as Nobel Prize nominee, Bertram Fraser Reid who improved our understanding of how the immune system fights diseases and Joy Spence, the first female Master Blender in the global spirit industry, who has for decades crafted unique rums.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
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