Study Mode:
Full time: 1 Year
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
The Certificate in Agriculture is an entry-level programme that provide students with the opportunity to obtain knowledge and experience in Agriculture at the university level. This 1 year programmes provides a solid platform for students to continue onto the BSc in Agriculture. The programmes consist of foundation courses in the general sciences and applies these theoretical concepts in the application of crop and livestock production, soils and the environment, and food quality and safety. This programme is highly hands-on and allow students to gain practical experience in a variety of agriculture settings.
PROGRAMME GOAL
The main goal of the UWI undergraduate certificate in agriculture is to enhance access to training in agriculture and to increase the availability of human resources with post-secondary certification in agriculture to support the development of the food and agriculture sector.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
This certificate programme is designed to equip graduates with the necessary competencies, skill sets and knowledge to:
- become modern-day farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs (e.g. Horticulturists, aquaculturist, etc.)
- become specialists in agricultural technologies
- commence a career in the agriculture sector as entry level technical or support personnel
- become agricultural extension agents
- pursue degree level training in agricultural science and technology-oriented programmes
- serve as teachers of agriculture at the primary school level
Programme Breakdown
This Certificate Programme is designed to fulfil the matriculation requirements for admission to year one of the BSc Agriculture (Special) programme. It seeks to deliver the necessary fundamental knowledge of agricultural practices and technologies, while exploring current key topics in the agricultural field,and setting a great foundation for progression into degree level study.
On successful completion, the Certificate qualifies all candidates for direct entry to the BSc Agriculture (Special) programme, which offers a higher level of understanding, more hands-on experience in the field, and advanced theoretical and applied knowledge.
The Certificate is a one year programme of work full-time.
Part-time registration for the Certificate is also available.
*Individual courses are available to the public once all entry requirements are satisfied.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1 Courses
AGRI 0101 Agriculture, Food and the Environment
AGRI 0102 Agricultural Physics
AGRI 0103 Agricultural Chemistry
AGRI 0104 Agricultural Biology I
AGRI 0105 Language and Communication
AGRI 0106 Computer and Information Literacy
SEMESTER 2 Courses
AGRI 0108 Agricultural Biology II
AGRI 0109 Agricultural Biochemistry
AGRI 0110 Introductory Soils Science
AGRI 0111 Crop Production I
AGRI 0112 Livestock Production I
SEMESTER 3 Courses
AGRI 0114 Farm Practice I
Entry Requirements
To engage in the Certificate in Agriculture, you must satisfy the following specific subject requirements:
- Passes in a minimum of five (5) GCE O’ Level or CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency Level examination at Grades I, II or, since 1998, Grade III, including English Language and Mathematics
AND
- Must have at least one science subject which may include Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Integrated Science or Physics.
* Candidates who do not have at least 1 science subject but have relevant practical experience in agriculture will also be considered.
** Candidates who do not possess a pass in CSEC English A at Grades I, II or since 1998, Grade III, a Grade A in GCE O’ Level/BGCSE English Language, would be required to pass the English Language Proficiency Test offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Education.
*** Candidates who do not possess a pass in CSEC Mathematics at Grades I, II or since 1998, Grade III, a Grade A in GCE O’ Level/BGCSE Mathematics, would be required to pass the Course IYMS 1001/ MATH 0103: Improving Your Math Skills offered at Open Campus.