Overview

The Chemistry program offered by The University of the West Indies aims to be the best provider of chemical education within the Caribbean region and to be a leader in research, publications and scholastic excellence.

Careers

A degree in Chemistry prepares one for work in chemical analysis, forensics, water treatment, food technology, quality management, environmental management, industrial processing, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing or agriculture. A chemistry degree also opens up opportunities to enter medicine, engineering, energy management, academics and a host of other fields.

Studies in Chemistry will help you cultivate your analysis skills, develop your confidence (through our writing and speaking intensive courses) and your general professionalism and work ethics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Analysis

Chemistry of Polymers

Chemistry in Industry

Chemical Processing Principles

Water Treatment

Food Safety

Food Processing Principles

Biotechnology in Chemical & Food Industries

Organic Chemistry in Medicine & Agriculture

Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

Project Management for Science Industries

Chemistry Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

39 alternative credits

39-48

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Chemistry View 9 other Bachelors in Chemistry in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants wishing to pursue a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry should possess 5 CSEC subjects (grades 1-3, including English Language and Mathematics) or their equivalent. At least TWO of these should be science subjects at the advanced level (i.e. both CAPE units 1 and 2 at grades 1-5) for the applicant to qualify to enter the full time 3-year degree programme.

Chemistry permits entry to a 4-year degree programme aswell. Applicants must have passes in at least 5 CSEC subjects (grades 1-3, including English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry) or their equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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