Overview

At Biochemistry from Northern Caribbean University, the focus is to serve the Jamaican populace, the Caribbean region, and the wider sphere of the world.

Careers in Biochemistry

Agronomist

Biologist

Chemist

Medical Doctor

Environmentalist

Forestry Officer

Soil Conservationist

Zoologist

Veterinarian

Botanist

Crop Research Officer

Science Teacher

Archaeologist

Entomologist

Farm Manager

Geologist

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What else will I leave with?

Apart from a degree from our institution, students normally leave with:

Experience from internships.

A netork of friends that will go on to suceed around the world

A high spiritual state of being

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Analytical Biochemistry (Instrumentation)

Applied Biochemistry

Biology

Advanced Biochemistry

Plant Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mandeville, Jamaica

Disciplines

Biochemistry

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Five (5) GCE/CSEC passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (CSEC General Proficiency grade I, II, or III; GCE at grade A, B or C) or equivalent.
Successfully complete BIOL101 and BIOL102 (Principles of Biology I and II), CHEM111 and CHEM112 (Intro to Chemistry I and II) and PHYS101 and PHYS102 (Intro to Physics I and II), with no grade lower than a “C” if they do not have a pass in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in order to be matriculated into the programme.

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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

11360 USD / year

≈ 11360 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4700 USD / year

≈ 4700 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 346,150 JA$ per semester

Funding

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