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Welcome to Life Sciences

The Department of Life Sciences welcomes all new and returning students and staff.  As we look to begin a new academic year, we ask that you continue to keep safe and well.

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Research Highlights

Rice Cultivation and the apple snail

One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.

Papaya: virus-resistant varieties

Utilising both traditional and biotechnological methods for development of new virus resistant varieties for Jamaican farmers.

Improvement of post harvest practices

Through the development of appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport.

We take great pride in our student's success

The Life Sciences Honours Society (LSHS) seeks to recognize outstanding performance in the discipline and was created as a way of encouraging students of the Life Sciences to aim higher and achieve more. The Society’s main goal is for its members to graduate with high honours (First or Upper Second Class).

 

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We provide a wide array of advanced courses across various disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students to ensure that you are well educated and equipped for the industry!

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Congratulations| Dr. Pauline O. Lawrence & Dr. Carlton G. Davis (Undergraduate) Scholarship Awardees 2021-2022

The Department of Life Sciences extends heartiest congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipients of the Dr. Pauline Lawrence and Dr. Carlton Davis undergraduate scholarships:
•    Jordan De Sousa - BSc Animal Biology
•    Sashell Nelson - BSc Experimental Biology
•    Timmera Grant - BSc Experimental Biology
Other recipients of scholarship awards were:
•    Matthew Grant - BSc Software Engineering
•    Samra Pierre - BSc Biochemistry

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Feb13, 2023
Celebrating our Unsung Heroes | FST’s Technical and Service Staff

On November 24, 2022, the Faculty hosted Technical and Service Staff Appreciation Day. The session involved departmental treats and a Faculty Session at 1:00 p.m. in SLT3 which featured a presentation from the National Insurance Scheme Office, Ministry of Labour and Security delivered by Mr. Rohan Reece (National Insurance Inspector) and an information booth supported by Ms. Andrea Higgins (National Insurance Inspector).

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Feb13, 2023

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Upcoming Events

Mar 30

Research Seminar

Venue: Zoom at https://bit.ly/LifeSci-Seminar
Apr 01
Apr 03

Research Seminar

Venue: Zoom at https://bit.ly/LifeSci-Seminar
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