PRE-SCIENCE (N1) PROGRAMME ADMISSIONS

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Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have at least five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency subjects at Grades I–III (or GCE O’ Level Grades A–C), including:

  • Mathematics
  • English Language

Important:

Applicants who want to pursue Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics in the Pre-Science (N1) Programme must have a passing grade at CSEC (CXC) in the relevant subject(s).

 

Supporting Documents

Have the following documents ready for upload (where applicable):

  • Birth Certificate
  • Academic Certificates
    • GCE / CAPE (CXC) / CSEC (CXC) certificates
  • Grade slips (accepted only for exams completed in 2026)
  • Professional Certificate/Diploma (certified copy)
  • Official Transcripts (sent directly from the awarding institution)
    • This does not apply to high/secondary school students in Trinidad & Tobago.

Note: If you do not submit the relevant supporting documents, your application will not be considered.

What Courses Are Offered?

You may select a maximum of three (3) courses from:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

For full course details, refer to the latest Faculty Undergraduate Regulations & Syllabuses (available for download).

Course selection notes:

  • If your intended degree requires two (2) Advanced Level subjects from the list above, you may pursue both.
  • If you already have an Advanced Level qualification in one of these subjects, you may pursue only one (1) additional course.
 

Programme Duration and Schedule

  • Duration: One (1) year, full-time
  • Start: September
  • Classes: Monday to Friday (lectures and labs)
  • Saturday labs: where applicable
 

Why Enroll in the Pre-Science (N1) Programme?

On successful completion, you may progress to a full degree in:

  • Science & Technology
  • Engineering
  • Medical Sciences
  • Food & Agriculture
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
(Conditions apply.)
 

How to Apply

All applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee:
  • Online via the application portal, or
  • At any Republic Bank branch using an official receipt
Application processing fee:
  • Trinidad & Tobago Nationals: TT$90.00
  • Non-nationals: US$30.00

 

Further Information

Telephone: 662 2002 Exts 84505 / 84474

Email: fst.prescience@sta.uwi.edu

Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/pre-science-n1

 

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