Research in the Biotechnology Centre is aimed at using tools and techniques of biotechnology and genetic engineering for research in the Caribbean, in order to assist in the development, transfer and commercialization of new bioscience discoveries and provide economic opportunities through Biotechnology.

The Biotechnology Centre offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in biotechnology.
Collaborative projects may be done with other departments or with other universities or institutions.

Programme Objectives:

Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health
Director of Institute:  Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa

The Department of Chemistry, through the OESH Programme, offers the following Graduate programmes:

    -M.Sc. Occupational & Environmental Safety and Health (face to face, intense delivery mostly during evenings, weekends and holidays)
    -M.Phil./Ph.D. Occupational & Environmental Safety and Health (Research degrees)

Duration of programmes:

Programme Objectives

At the end of this programme students will be able to:

1.     Identify Caribbean terrestrial and aquatic communities and the processes which make these systems unique.

2.     Appropriately use GIS, remote sensing, modelling as well as other environmental tools in the study of the environment.

3.    Outline environmental management strategies that integrate biological, political, legal, social and ethical issues as well as design appropriate interventions to conserve threatened species and environments.

Programme Objectives:  

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
1.    show understanding of production systems, productivity and propagation techniques;
2.    evaluate the influence of soil and climate on plant growth and production systems;
3.    evaluate the significance of weeds and identify management strategies for their control in production systems;

There are persons working in specialized areas of the plant sciences, some with a higher degree, who may desire or need to increase their knowledge in related areas in the plant sciences.  A programme leading to a Diploma in Plant Production would offer such an opportunity.

The required courses for this Diploma are courses already approved for the M.Sc. programme in Plant Production and Protection.