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:
1.    To provide a strong understanding of the foundation, principles, and application of the substantive areas of biotechnology, with emphasis on plant biotechnology and plant molecular biology.

2.    To train students with modern scientific equipment, tools, techniques and methodologies used in genetic engineering and biotechnology research and development.

3.    To encourage the development of problem solving skills in the student’s area of specialization in biotechnology

Entry Requirements
Bachelors degree from the University of the West Indies, or other recognized universities, with at least an upper second class honours.

Students must demonstrate aptitude in independent research and have passed the core undergraduate biotechnology and biochemistry courses, including molecular biology courses at the UWI.

(Areas of Research)
1.    Plant Biotechnology
2.    Molecular Genetics
3.    Plant Molecular Biology
4.    Plant Tissue Culture
5.    Molecular Plant Virology
6.    Bioengineering of Tuber crops

Management of Diabetes through the use of Glycemic Indices of Indigenous Caribbean Food.

1 – 2 seminars per academic year per student.

Duration of programme:
3 – 6? years part time/2 – 4 years? full time for M.Phil. Degrees
4-8? years part time/3 – 6 years? full time for Ph.D. Degrees