Start Date:
September 2025
Administrative Unit:
Department of Food Production
Email: food.production@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 83989
Programme Overview
Students admitted to pursue research degrees in Tropical Crop Protection have the opportunity to specialise further in plant pathology and virology, nematology, weed science and entomology. Current research involves the study of biology, epidemiology, identification and reporting of emerging pests and diseases, and development of sustainable pest and disease management practices.
Programme Breakdown
Students may choose the following courses:
AGRI 6620 Statistics
AGBU 6301 Research Methodology
AGRI 6400 Internship (3-6 month attachment related to research project)
AGRI 7001 MPhil in Tropical Crop Protection (Thesis only)
AGRI 8001 PhD in Tropical Crop Protection (Thesis with oral examination)
OPTIONAL COURSES:
AGRI 6230 Integrated Pest Management
AGRI6222 Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
AGRI 6241 Plant Pathology and Virology
AGRI 6250 Applied Entomology
AGCP 6250 Weed Science
AGRI 6252 Nematology
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
GRSM 7001-7004 MPhil only 0
GRSM 8001-8004 PhD only 0
DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to Faculty requirements, students admitted for advanced research degrees in the department are required to take and pass the following two courses
AGRI 6620 Statistics
AGBU 6301 Research Methodology
All postgraduate research students are required to present at least two seminars on their work at the MPhil level and three seminars at the PhD level. These seminars will be examined and graded on a “pass” or “fail” basis.
Entry Requirements
To enter into this programme, you must possess one of the following:
- A graduate of an approved university with a graduate degree awarded primarily for research
- A taught Masters degree from the UWI or another approved University, provided that the Masters programme included a research component of at least 25% of the total credit rating and the applicant achieved at least a B+ average or its equivalent
- Approval of upgrade application from MPhil studies
- Other such qualifications and experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve