Admissions

Faculty Entry Requirements - Food and Agriculture

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University & Faculty Entry Requirements

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC/CXC General Proficiency (Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II or III from June 1998) or GCE O’level /BGCSE, or their equivalents, which must include: English Language, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following:

  Chemistry • Biology • Agricultural Science • Physics• Geography

AND

• Passes in at least two 2-unit CAPE courses or two GCE A-level subjects, approved equivalent, at least one of which must be a Science subject

• A Diploma or Associate degree in Agriculture, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Science from a recognised tertiary level institution, with normally a minimum average of B or GPA of 2.5

Geography

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC/CXC General Proficiency (Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II or III from June 1998) or approved equivalent which must include English Language, Mathematics and Geography
• Two 2-unit passes at CAPE/GCE A-level, or approved equivalent one of which must be Geography with a minimum Grade of III or Grade C.
• For teachers, any advanced certificate from a recognised tertiary level institution will be accepted, in addition to at least one (1) year teaching experience of the subject
• For mature students, the requirements are relevant working experience, educational certificates and successful completion of the programme’s prerequisite course

 

Tropical Landscaping:

Entry to the major in Tropical Landscaping will normally require:

• Two CAPE subjects, Units 1 and 2 (or GCE `A’ Level equivalent) one of which must be a Science Subject and CSEC level passes in Biology or Geography. Preference will be given to students with CAPE (or equivalent) level passes in these subjects AND CSEC/GCE O-level passes in Visual Communication

OR

• An Associate Degree/Diploma in Landscape or Ornamental Horticulture from institutions recognised by the UWI;

OR

• Any other suitable combination of training and experience acceptable by the faculty.

 

Diploma in Agricultural Extension

• A Bachelor’s degree from an approved university

OR

• A technical or professional qualification awarded by an approved body and practical experience or other qualifications of special relevance to the course.

 

Diploma in Institutional and Community Dietetics and Nutrition

A Bachelor’s degree from an approved university (no more than five years prior to application) with major credits in Clinical (Human) Nutrition, Food Service Systems Management and Community Nutrition

Note: Applicants who do not qualify for entry as specified above may be required to pursue supplementary core and professional courses at UWI, to a minimum of 18 credits

Certificate in Tropical Agriculture

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC/CXC General Proficiency (Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II or III from June 1998) or GCE O’level /BGCSE O-level, or their equivalents, which must include English Language and Mathematics
• Practical experience or other qualifications deemed acceptable by the Faculty and University
• Relevant training or work experience in the agri-food sector

Certificate of Specialisation in Tropical Agriculture

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC/CXC General Proficiency (Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II or III from June 1998) or GCE O’level /BGCSE, or their equivalents
• A Diploma in Agriculture or Bachelor’s degree from a recognised tertiary level institution

Note: Academic requirements are current at the time of publication but may be subject to change in the future.