The full list is available here.
Although the University permits part time study, the Department has found that this route to a higher degree in Chemistry is very difficult.
2.1.2 Courses Offered - in addition to the University's requirements (see the University Higher Degrees Booklet) the Department requires that Masters students enrol and sit examinations in four core graduate courses offered in the first semester. The courses are as follows:
There will be no repeat or supplemental examinations allowed, save for circumstances deemed exceptional by the departmental postgraduate committee. For each such exceptional case, the departmental postgraduate committee may allow the failing candidate only one re-sit for each course, preferably, early during the second semester. Candidates failing M.Phil. core course examinations after two attempts (inclusive of fail/absent situations), will be required to withdraw from the Chemistry M.Phil. programme.
The final score in each course will be derived from:
2.1.4 Additional courses - After completing the taught component, M.Phil. candidates will be required to register for the following courses:
A grade of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U) will be awarded every semester for these courses. Two and four 'S' grades are required to complete the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs respectively.
Special Note: Some of the above requirements may be waved for new M.Phil. or Ph.D. students holding masters degrees or suitable passes in course equivalents.
2.1.5 Student Reports - students will be required to present formally written annual reports (by March 31) to their Supervisors and Graduate Committee on their research. The first report should contain a detailed research plan, which develops on the original research proposal that the Supervisor will have submitted to the Department, prior to the student starting the degree programme.
Progress reports on the student will be prepared by the Supervisor based on the student's annual report.
2.1.6 Student Seminars - students will be required to present to the Department a seminar on their research at the time of thesis writing.
2.1.7 Undergraduate Laboratories - Students will be required to assist for one day each week in the Undergraduate Laboratories (see Financial Assistance, below).
Although the University permits part time study this route to a higher degree in Chemistry is very difficult.
Support comes from two main areas:
Financial support can normally be had from two main areas:
3.1 University Postgraduate Awards
The University offers many awards annually for postgraduate study. In addition it administers awards on behalf of donors (e.g. ALCAN, The Jamaican Government, etc.). The stipends generally start from $120,000.00 (tax-free) per year for duration of two or three years with examination and tuition fees being waived. In the case of University Scholarships, preference is given to U.W.I. graduates, particularly those with a first class or second class division one degree.
Students already in the programme may qualify for an award if they do not already have one, especially if their work progress is very good. Postgraduate students should consider applying for these awards each year. Further details are available from the Assistant Registrar, School for Graduate Studies & Research, Mona. Holders of University Scholarships also receive payment for their undergraduate laboratory duties ($212/hour, currently under review).
3.2 Departmental Awards
The Department has several such awards available. The stipend is $180,000.00 (under review) and recipients are required to assist in the undergraduate laboratories for approximately 8 hours per week during the semester. Awards are made annually and normally will be given for two years (M.Phil.) or three years (Ph.D.). Further extensions are possible, but only under special circumstances.
Students who gain a pass degree (Special or General) normally cannot enter the postgraduate programme until two years after they graduate and only then after they have passed a qualifying examination. Students who are accepted by the University into the Postgraduate programme are not automatically assured of financial support from the Department of Chemistry nor automatically accepted by the Department of Chemistry.
Acceptance into the Department requires that a suitable research project and Supervisor are available. If the University does accept a student's academic qualifications, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Department to finalize the arrangements.
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