MPhil Students are required to take:
Basic and System Based Pharmacology (6 credits)
Basic Research Skills for Pharmacology (3 credits)
PhD Students are required to take:
Basic and System Based Pharmacology (6 credits)
Basic Research Skills for Pharmacology (3 credits)
Writing a Scientific Paper (3 credits) Candidates holding a BSc or a Master’s degree in Pharmacology or Pharmacy or a MB BS may be exempted from the Basic and Systems Based Pharmacology course. In total students in the MPhil and PhD degree programme are required to successfully:
1. Complete a minimum of nine (9) credits of coursework for MPhil twelve (12) credits of coursework for PhD,
2. Present seminars (2 for MPhil/3 for PhD), and
3. Submit a thesis.
Compulsory Seminar Presentations
andidates are required to write and present one departmental seminar each academic year on a topic arising out of their research, as well as to field questions put to them afterwards.
Thesis
Candidates are required to present and defend a Thesis of acceptable scope and quality for the degree. The Thesis must follow the guidelines set out in the University’s Thesis guide.
Programme fee BDS $ 35,000 per annum Plus ID Card Fee BDS $ 30.00
Plus UWI Registration fees – currently BDS $490.00 per semester SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Entry Requirements
Prospective students should have the following undergraduate qualifications to register for the respective programme:
A. For the MPhil, a MB BS or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences (BBMedSc) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Upper Second Class Honours) from a recognized post‐secondary institution in:
– Pharmacology
– Biochemistry
– Biomedical sciences
– Molecular and cell biology
– Toxicology
– Chemistry
– Pharmacy
B. For the PhD, a MPhil or Master of Science (MSc) in – Pharmacology (Applied or Basic) – Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences – Toxicology i. These candidates should also verify that they have completed two semesters of Level I – III biology and chemistry. ii. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s character, scientific ability and work experience will also be required. iii. Please note that candidates holding a BSc or a Master’s degree in Pharmacology or Pharmacy or a MB BS may be exempted from the Basic and Systems Based Pharmacology course.