75 Degree Programs in Jamaica

The Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences is designed to provide fundamental and advanced didactic and practical experience in diagnostic and therapeutic radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, and radiotherapy.

The MB.BS degree program is an accredited medical undergraduate program providing a broad education for the study of health and disease. In addition to medical training, students experience university life and the beginnings of professional development in preparation for a career in medicine. The award of a UWI medical degree entitles graduates to be registered with the medical councils of the English-speaking Caribbean for internship and for later independent practice or specialist training.

The BA Cultural & Creative Industries recognizes the key role of creativity and cultural diversity in the building of new knowledge economies. It also recognizes that the potential of artistic and creative outputs for wealth creation and income generation is best realized by individuals rooted in academic knowledge, trained in relevant competencies, and able to critically assess trends and developments in the field. This program aims to enable students to meet this human resource need in the cultural and creative industries.

The MSc International Public and Development Management responds to the “global management revolution” in which public services and policy management are designated development management and seeks to equip students with adequate conceptual and practical tools for managing development efforts.

The B.A. in Music and Performance Studies is designed to expose students to a range of thinking primarily based on musicological and ethnomusicological concepts. It offers music courses that range from introductory to advanced levels and although grounded in Western diatonic harmony, considers and explores culturally diverse methods of making, performing, producing and consuming music.

The Master of Science in Clinical Medical Physics provides technological advances and developments in physics and medicine, particularly in radiology, radiotherapy, and nuclear medical physics, which have created a demand for Qualified Medical Physicists to support the current progress in the healthcare sector. Healthcare providers rely heavily on continued education and training of medical physicists in order to achieve and maintain international health standards.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Nursing, BScN is to provide the educational and experiential foundation for entry-level professional nursing practice and to provide a base on which to build a career through graduate-level study in specialist areas such as midwifery, nurse practitioner, clinical specialists and nurse administrator and educator. The aim of the curriculum is to prepare professional nurses who possess leadership skills and have the necessary competencies to meet the demands in a growing and changing health care system.

The Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) in Physical Therapy is a three-year full-time course of study designed to teach students to diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and to enhance physical and functional abilities.

The Bachelor of Science in International Relations is an interdisciplinary program that facilitates a critical analysis of the evolutionary theories, principles, practices, institutions and norms that underpin the international political economy.  Matriculates will critically interrogate contemporary issues and debates in the field of international relations related to issues such as diplomacy and negotiation, security and conflict, international trade, international law, the environment and economic systems. Matriculates will be given an opportunity to study the interactions/relations among different state and non-state actors in international politics to examine how these interactions/relations are shaped by various domestic, regional, and global factors. The program also includes components such as simulation exercises and an internship program (for final-year students) to balance the theoretical knowledge acquired with practical skills/experiences.

The BSc Accounting is designed to educate students on the theories, principles and practices of accounting. Students who take this major are able to record, analyze, control, interpret, and communicate information about money flows and balances. Students are qualified to commence a professional career in accounting on graduation in all areas of business, government, and nonprofit enterprises.

The DrPH is an advanced professional degree with the aim of training Public Health specialists and leaders in keeping with the mission of the UWI to produce top-quality regional leaders. Scholars are exposed to a combination of public health courses, practical experience, and research, resulting in graduates who demonstrate good analytic, visionary, and communication skills.

This 3-year BSc Biomedical Engineering program has a strong focus on the design, operation, and maintenance of biomedical instruments, particularly those frequently used in our health care institutions. The types of instruments used for treatment has evolved rapidly, and include radiotherapy machines, pacemakers, cardiac-assist devices, intelligent drug delivery systems, and lasers for surgery. Biomedical engineers serves as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems. They may specialize in either aspect - applying the patterns of living organisms to engineering design or engineering new approaches to human health.

The MSc. in Enterprise Risk Management degree program is designed to address the demand in the financial services and other industries for modern risk management talent. Risk professionals require a set of integrated skills in risk modelling and management of the risks associated with assets/liabilities of their business operations.

The Master of Science in Renewable Energy Management is intended to meet the needs of a broad range of professionals whose activities are related to energy affairs and sustainable development. The programme will target natural scientists, engineers and technical-related professionals, as well as those from the social sciences such as administrators, policy makers or lawyers.

A Diploma training program in Emergency Medicine, which is modular and developmental, is offered as one component of a wider graduate program in Emergency Medicine delivered by the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St Augustine. The program is eighteen (18) months and consists of eight (8) modules. Students must attend the monthly Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, coordinated by a chief resident.