Highlights
Tuition fee
9000 USD / year
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Tuition fee
9000 USD / year
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Duration
15 months
Duration
15 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
1 cities in Barbados
Campus location
1 cities in Barbados
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The M.S. in Biosafety at The University of the West Indies is tailored to meet the demand for Biosafety expertise to control potential risks associated with the use of modern biotechnology products in trade and to promote the benefits, awareness and understanding of modern biotechnology in the region.

Overview

The Biosafety program offered by The University of the West Indies aims to provide a response to both national and regional Biosafety needs among various stakeholders as outlined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, create a cadre of skilled Biosafety experts with knowledge of biotechnology within the Caribbean Region and sustain the benefits of biotechnology in the region Mlile demonstrating the need for its 

Graduates with M.S. in Biosafety from The University of the West Indies will:

  • gain Biosafety skills in biotechnology 
  • have the ability to dentify the risks involved; 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Biotechnology and Molecular biology
  • Biosafety, Biotechnology and the Environment 
  • Biosafety Risk Analysis and Risk Management 
  • Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms
  • Biosafety Research project 
  • Legal Aspects of Biosafety in Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 15 months
  • Part-time
    • 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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82
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

37 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Bridgetown, Barbados

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
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82
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from  contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)
  • Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)
  • Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)
  • Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)
  • Professional Certificates/Diplomas
  • Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)
  • Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    9000 USD / year
    ≈ 9000 USD / year

Additional Details

Nationals BBD $30,000

Living costs

Bridgetown

Barbados
1960 - 2590 BBD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biosafety.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
OAS UWI Scholarship
Merit-based

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The University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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