Department of Physics & Engineering

Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences

Matthew Myrie

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electronics Engineering is offered through the Electronics Unit in collaboration with the Department of Physics, Mona. The programme serves students who wish to pursue a career path in Telecommunications or Industrial Instrumentation. This 3-year programme exposes students to areas including Engineering physics, Computer science and mathematics, Electronics and electrical circuits, Engineering management, Accounting systems, New Venture Creation and Entrepreneurship.

On graduation, UWI students like Matthew Myrie will be technically competent for immediate employment in the fields of telecommunications and industrial instrumentations. They will have the capabilities to design, develop, and test electronic equipment/instrument with high levels of professionalism, use modern engineering techniques and tools to identify, formulate, and solve electronics engineering problems and be able to adapt to future changes in the discipline. They will also be in a position to apply newly learnt theories and skills to the technological and industrial development of Jamaica and the Caribbean region, demonstrate an understanding of ethical, societal, and professional responsibility, and have an appreciation of the need for life-long learning.