Preparing for the future should include plans for obtaining a higher degree in Chemistry, at least to the Master’s level, which will make you stand out in a global and very competitive society. A postgraduate degree in Chemistry is an excellent qualification, not only for careers in Chemistry but in other science-related disciplines which have their foundations rooted in chemistry. Chemistry is indeed ‘The Central Science’ and a subject which prepares you for the world. Holders of postgraduate degrees in chemistry have been successful in business, management, finance and many other areas.
The Department of Chemistry at Mona offers the following postgraduate qualifications:
(i) Ph.D. degree (Doctor of Philosophy)
(ii) M.Phil. degree (Master of Philosophy)
(iii ) M.Sc. degree (Master of Science, 4 semesters) in Food and Agro-Processing Technology
(iv) Diploma (3 semesters) in Food and Agro-processing Technology.
(v) M.Sc degree (Master of Science, 3 semeters) in Occupational, Environmental Safety & Health
The Department of Chemistry has 20 full-time Academic Staff members who, along with their postgraduate students, carry out research in the following areas.
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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