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 students area of specialization in biotechnology.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s 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
7. Management of Diabetes through the use of Glycemic Indices of Indigenous Caribbean Food

Duration of Programme

MPhil Degrees:       5 years part-time / 3 years full-time

PhD Degrees:         7 years part-time / 5 years full-time

Seminars

Each candidate is required to give 1-2 seminars per academic year.