Graduate studies at The University of
the West Indies (UWI) can be undertaken in the form of taught
courses or research. A list of the programmes currently offered
is provided.
Taught Programmes
Some of the taught programmes offered at the Mona Campus are the
Master of Arts (MA), the Master of Library Studies (MLS), EMBA,
MBA, the Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Development (HRD),
Management Information Systems (MIS), Natural Resource Management
(NRM), Digital Technology, Plant Production and Protection, Nursing,
Clinical Psychology, and Master of Public Health (MPH). These degrees
consist mainly of lectures, coursework and either a project or a
dissertation/research paper. The Master in Education (M.Ed.) through
a project involves a substantial research component.
Distance Programmes
The Mona Campus offers the following programmes by distance
• MSc Counselling
• Master in Education (MEd)
• MSc in Family Medicine.
DM Programmes
Full time degree programmes leading to the award of Doctorate in
Medicine (DM) are offered in all specialties. See list of DM programmes.
All programmes aim at providing exit qualifications at Consultant
Level.
Research Degrees
The principal research degrees are Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In addition, the Faculty of Medical
Sciences offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD). Research Degrees involve
independent study, assisted by a Supervisor, and the production
of a thesis. The essential difference between the Master and Doctoral
levels, apart from the length of the registration period, lies in
the quality of a successful PhD thesis. This must be judged to be
the result of original research, to be an addition to knowledge
and to be worthy of publication either in full or in an abridged
form. The award of a PhD degree also requires that a candidate defend
their thesis at a public oral examination.
Research degrees now contain a taught element. The intention of
these courses is to provide students with research techniques and
skills that will not only help them to complete their current research
topic, but strengthen their practical application skills for life
after university.
We recognise the considerable personal and financial investment
that students make in deciding to pursue a higher degree and therefore
note that it is extremely important that the choice made suits individual
needs and preferences. If you decide to pursue a research degree,
it is also important that the thesis topic chosen is of genuine
and sustainable interest.
Contact us: E-mail postgrad@uwimona.edu.jm;
Fax No. (876) 977-7427;
Telephone Nos. (876) 935-8263, 935-8708, 935-8995.
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