Research Degrees: M.Phil. and Ph.D.
The Doctoral Programme prepares persons to provide high level leadership in OESH research and policy design, implementation, analysis and evaluation.
Target Groups
The content and structure of the courses and the program in general, presented by expert local and international faculty, have taught me to challenge the rules of conventional thinking and have redefined my scope and knowledge of the OESH field and profession.
TITUS GORDON, M.Sc (2008)
Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health Manager,
Air Jamaica Limited.
Types
Research Degrees
- Master of Philosophy — M.Phil.
- Doctor of Philosophy — Ph.D.
Advice should be sought from Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa before applying for research degrees.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have either a First Degree or its equivalent in basic or applied sciences. Advanced placement will be made to applicants with prior training in health and safety and suitable work experience. Candidates with only the B.Sc. Degree or its equivalent are required to enroll in the final year B.Sc. (OESH) course before entering their M.Sc. or postgraduate research programme.
Duration/Schedule
M.Phil.
At least two years
Ph.D.
At least three years
Applications for M.Phil. and Ph.D. are accepted year round.
How to Apply
An application processing fee of approximately JA$250.00 is payable to the Cashier, UWI, Bursary, Mona. The Cashier’s daily opening hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Application forms are available from the Graduate Studies and Research offices at Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine, the University representatives in the non-campus territtories and online at www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad.
Applicants should request that other degree granting institutions forward their official transcript directly to the Graduate Studies and Research Office, Registry, Mona, as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REFERENCES MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION FORMS IN SEALED AND SIGNED ENVELOPES. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
Fees
Relevant student fees are listed at www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/admissions.
Page last updated: 2008-10-19
