Overview

Biotechnology from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide the necessary skill sets, knowledge and hands-on experience in contemporary biotechnology which would ultimately contribute to the higher learning, capacity building and career advancement.

Careers

The potential users of the MSc Biotechnology would be natural and applied scientists, teachers, agriculturists, medical, paramedical and technical professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular biology and R-DNA technology

Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology

Medical and Veterinary Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

Bioinformatics

Bioethics, Biosafety and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Biotechnology

Immunotechnology and Molecular therapy

Advances in Plant Genetic Engineering and Plant Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 4 other Masters in Biology in Jamaica

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

First degree from a recognized University in biology/ biochemistry/agriculture or other natural sciences, medicine and veterinary science.

Original Copies of your Supporting Documents

Official Transcript

Tuition Fee

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International

6750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10125 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

6750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10125 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

Tuition for part time option.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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