Overview

The Biology with Education programme at The University of the West Indies focuseson Biology with less emphasis on education courses as it is aimed at students lacking in biology but who, through experience or previous courses,have been exposed to the requisite teaching skills.

The BSc programme in Biology with Education aims to:

familiarize students with the variety of mechanisms involved in the functioning of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and the replication and transmission of genetic material.

introduce and compare the major groups of prokaryotes, autotrophic protists, plants, animals and fungi; their evolutionary associations, and adaptive radiation.

explain the interrelationships between and among organisms and all aspects of the living and non-living environment.

develop skills in microscopy and other laboratory and field based practical skills that are appropriate to the study of living organisms.

Careers

Career opportunities in Education, Education Administration and Community Development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology & Genetics

Living Organisms

Skills & Practices in Biology

Fundamentals of Biometry

Biological Evolution

Plant Form & Systematics

Principles of Ecology

Molecular & Population Genetics

Physiology of Plants

Maintenance Systems in Animals

Coordination and Control in Animals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

87 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have obtained passes in two subjects at CAPE (both comprising passes in Units 1 & 2) or at GCE A-Level (or equivalent). One of the CAPE or equivalent passes must be an approved science subject, preferably Biology.

Or: Have obtained passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency level with grades I, II, or since 1998 grade III (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two approved science subjects (one of which should be Biology or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3750 USD / year

≈ 3750 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition full-time per year: J$587,821

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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